Law Enforcement Radio, Mashantucket

Law Enforcement Radio

Under the direction of the Sergeant, the incumbent dispatches Police, Fire, and EMS services throughout the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation and to those surrounding communities requesting mutual aid. Completes incident reports, records handwritten and electronic logs, and completes other activity reports as required. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience as a dispatcher for a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) and E-911 certification preferred. These certifications must be obtained within one year of hire. Knowledge of dispatching equipment including Reverse 911 (R911), Next Generation (NG911), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Record Management System (RMS), Eventide recording equipment, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and other related electronic equipment preferred. NCIC certification must be obtained within six months of hire. Must have working knowledge of office equipment and have excellent verbal and writing skills. In accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPFVPA), 25 U.S.C. 3210-3211 and 18 U.S.C. 1169, 25 C.F.R. Part 63, all applicants whose duties and responsibilities would allow them regular contact or control over children, must be subject to a thorough background investigation that will capture disqualifying convictions. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal history and personal background check. The successful candidate must not have been convicted of felony or serious misdemeanor. The successful candidate must also understand NCIC regulations preventing persons convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanors from having access to those areas where NCIC computers or records may be located. An arrest and convictions for a felony or serious misdemeanor will necessitate the termination of the employee. All applicants are required to undergo a written exam and must obtain an overall score of 70% to be placed on the eligible candidate screening list. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.