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, CA03-1992
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