911 Emergency Dispatcher
City Of Berkeley
06.1998 - Current
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
