A highly driven worker who is eager to try new things. great interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a strong work ethic. Capable of working efficiently without supervision and picking up new abilities rapidly. I've previously used dependable, well-organized procedures to suit business demands. Capable of handling pressure and adjusting to novel circumstances and obstacles in order to optimize the organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Ardmore Police Department
Ardmore, OK
03.2017 - 05.2022
Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
Maintained contact with field units via radio, providing directions and assistance as needed.
Screened incoming calls for accuracy and completeness of information provided.
Identified priority calls based on severity of situation, urgency, or special circumstances.
Verified caller identity before dispatching personnel to ensure safety of responders.
Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
Created incident reports detailing all pertinent information regarding each emergency call.
Updated records in database with detailed notes about incidents including suspect descriptions, vehicle information.
Gathered additional information from police officers at scene if necessary to complete report accurately.
Routed non-emergency calls to appropriate departments or agencies when applicable.
Coordinated responses between multiple law enforcement agencies when necessary during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
Communicated effectively with other dispatch centers to coordinate resources when responding to large scale events.
Provided support services for police officers in the field by locating addresses, researching suspects, running license plate numbers.
Utilized mapping software programs to plot locations of incidents quickly and accurately.
Acted calmly and professionally under pressure while making decisions in high stress situations.
Adhered strictly to departmental policies and protocols related to handling emergency communications.
Utilized proper telephone etiquette when speaking with callers in order to maintain a professional demeanor.
Performed quality assurance checks on recordings of 911 calls as required by department guidelines.
Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
Dispatched police officers and emergency personnel to calls for service.
Assisted departments with special requests for assistance and BOLOs.
Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
SNHU
New Hampshire, OH
Skills
Information Gathering
Geographical Knowledge
Prioritization
Situational Awareness
Call Management
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Emergency Assessment
Basic Life Support Knowledge
Police Department Procedures
Map Reading Abilities
Information Gathering and Relay
Works Well Under Pressure
Active Listening
Decision-Making
EMS Dispatch
Computer-Based Dispatch Systems
Computer Skills
Database Queries
Crisis Management
Information Documentation
System Maintenance
Data Entry
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Ardmore Police Department
03.2017 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
SNHU
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