Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Timeline
Generic

Jennifer Latham

North Las Vegas

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with a background in law enforcement, retail, the automotive industry and customer service, with an emphasis on law enforcement. My many years of multitasking and call taking experience make me a well-rounded individual and a great candidate for various positions in the professional workforce.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Safety Dispatcher II

Chino Police Department
Chino
11.2005 - 05.2025
  • Dispatch police units to various calls for service over the radio and manage all proactive radio traffic.
  • Answered and handled calls for service from citizens and in-house employees, ensuring timely response and resolution.
  • Utilized online databases to dispatch and assist officers, maintaining open communication and prioritizing safety in all interactions.
  • Capable of navigating high stress multitasking situations while maintaining open communication with all parties involved.
  • Utilizing security cameras positioned throughout the police department as well as multiple intersection cameras throughout the city to aid in the discovery of disruptive crime.
  • Knowledge of various office suite systems including Excel, Word, Power Point, and computer aided dispatch.
  • Collaborated with team members to foster a positive work environment and achieve shared objectives.

Police Dispatcher

City of Montclair
Montclair
05.1999 - 11.2005
  • Dispatched police units to calls for service over the radio, managing all radio traffic to optimize response times.
  • Utilized several online databases to effectively dispatch and assist officers, maintaining open communication and prioritizing safety.
  • Answered and handled calls for service from citizens and in-house employees, ensuring timely and accurate response.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple office suite systems used for administrative tasks.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
03-1992

Skills

  • Dispatch coordination
  • radio communication
  • call prioritization
  • Incident management
  • emergency response
  • database management
  • situation assessment
  • call handling efficiency

Awards

  • Civilian of the Year, 2024
  • Professional Staff Member of the Quarter, 2024
  • Meritorious Award, 2014-2015
  • Chiefs Commendation, 2024
  • Unit Citation for recognition of going above and beyond while learning a new computer aided dispatch system, 2015

Timeline

Public Safety Dispatcher II

Chino Police Department
11.2005 - 05.2025

Police Dispatcher

City of Montclair
05.1999 - 11.2005

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Chaffey College
Jennifer Latham