Clerk Dispatcher - Dougherty County, GA : Job Details

Salary: $15.50 Hourly Location : Albany, GA Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED Job Number: 2024-08 Department: Dougherty County Police Opening Date: 01/10/2024 Description The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for Clerk Dispatcher. Essential Tasks Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: proving support to officers and supervisors in the field by continuously monitoring radio/dispatched calls and continuously relaying information. Minimum Qualification : High school graduate or equivalent with two (2) years of clerical and/or dispatching experience; or any related equivalent combination of education, training and experience which would provide the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must be at least 18 years of age, have pleasant telephone/radio voice and speak clearly and distinctly. Computer experience is preferred. NOTE: ROTATING 12 HOUR SHIFT WORK (Including nights, weekends, & holidays). MUST PASS A 30 WPM TYPING TEST. In addition to the completed County application and typing test, applicants for law enforcement vacancies must submit copies of: a) Birth Certificate, b) High School Diploma or equivalent, c) Valid Georgia Driver's License, and d) DD 214 military discharge (if applicable) at the time of application. PLEASE SECURE, COMPLETE AND RETURN THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PACKAGE WITH APPLICATION. Failure to submit the package and copies of the required documents at the time of application will result in non-consideration. Supplemental Information APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005. DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R Don't forget to Like us on Facebook @ Dougherty County Commission Human Resources Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following: * Life * Health * Dental * Vision * Long-term Disability * Retirement * Paid Holidays * Annual Leave * Sick Leave * Deferred Compensation 01 Do you have AT LEAST two (2) years of clerical and/or dispatch experience?

• Yes, 2+ Years - Clerical Only
• Yes, 2+ Years - Dispatch experience only
• Yes, 2+ Years - BOTH Clerical and Dispatch experience
• No, clerical or dispatch experience

02 Are AT LEAST 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you available to work rotating shifts?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have a pleasant telephone/radio voice and speak clearly and distinctly?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have computer experience?

• Yes
• No

06 Can you pass a 30WPM Typing Test?

• Yes
• No

07 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of clerical and/or dispatching experience?

• Yes
• No

08 Do you understand that this Online Application is considered INCOMPLETE until you complete a DCP Supplemental Packet for Clerk Dispatcher, located online and at Human Resources. This Packet requires you to submit additional documentation, such as:1) High School Diploma/Transcripts2) Birth Certificate3) Driver's Licenses/State issued PHOTO ID4) Social Security CardFailure to submit this Packet AND additional documentation to Dougherty County Human Resources will result in non-consideration of your application.)

• I understand
• I do not understand

09 You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to:Dougherty County Human ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone: 229-###-####Fax: 229-###-####

• I understand
• I do not understand

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