Job Details

Under supervision, performs a variety of radio dispatch, public information, and clerical duties in support of the Anchorage Police Department's Communications Center. Works with considerable independence of judgment and action within defined policies and instructions in deciding whether, where and when emergency personnel should be dispatched.-----Answers emergency 911 and non-emergency calls, determines nature of call and routes it to the proper agency or takes appropriate action to complete call for service. Obtains all pertinent information necessary for assignment of required resources. Establishes priority of complaints and determines level of response necessary. Dispatches police personnel using radio and telecommunications equipment and provides explicit response information. Maintains radio contact with on-duty units and maintains record of all radio transmissions. Enter appropriate data in CAD program on dispatch cards, computer, and report forms, as required. Retrieves infor...Dispatcher, Police, Dispatch, Communications, Telecommunications, Driver, Information