Jodi Werth
Olathe,KS
Summary
Professional communicator with a strong background in emergency services. Known for remaining calm under pressure and ensuring seamless coordination during crises. Consistently reliable team player who is detail oriented and adapts to changing situations and prioritizes effective communication and decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Dispatcher
Lenexa Police Department
Lenexa, Kansas
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls, inputting and dispatching calls for service, maintaining constant communication with officers on the radio, logging all officer interactions, tracking individuals via camera and phone location, piloting drones, maintaining warrant files and other paperwork, and monitoring neighboring agencies for criminal activity that may enter Lenexa city limits.
Emergency Dispatcher
Streetsboro Police Department
Streetsboro, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls, inputting and dispatching calls for service for multiple agencies, maintaining constant communication with both police officers and firefighters, logging all police and fire radio traffic, maintaining warrant and protection order files, completing officer paperwork for arrests, and assisting the public face to face when necessary.
Emergency Dispatcher
Macedonia Police Department
Macedonia, Ohio
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls, inputting and dispatching calls for service for multiple agencies, maintaining constant communication with officers and firefighters, logging all police and fire radio traffic, monitoring all jail areas and communicating with inmates when necessary, completing necessary paperwork for the jail and officers, and assisting the public and taking bond in person when necessary.
Emergency Dispatcher
Richfield Police Department
Richfield, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls, inputting and dispatching calls for service for multiple agencies, maintaining constant communication with police officers and firefighters, logging all police and fire radio traffic, maintaining local warrant files, completing officer paperwork, taking bond from the public when necessary and assisting with reports when needed.
Public Safety Officer
Cox Health Medical Center
Springfield, Missouri
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for responding to calls for service regarding disorderly patients and guests, assisting medical staff as needed, conducting routine patrols, and assisting hospital visitors as needed.
General Food Preparation
Hy-Vee Stores
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared and served food for catering and weddings. Assisted customers as needed.
Security Officer
Cedar Point Police Department
Sandusky, Ohio
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Conducted general patrols of the amusement park and waterpark properties. Responded to calls for service and medical emergencies as needed.
Student Safety Worker
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Responsible for security of assigned university building. Conducted building walk-throughs and monitored camera system to ensure building was secure. Assisted visitors around the building as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri05-2018
Bachelor of Science - General Education Credits
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Missouri05-2016
High School Diploma -
West Platte High School
Weston, Missouri05-2015
Skills
- Public safety awareness
- Incident prioritization
- Investigations
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
2024 Innovation Award Recipient
Work Related Training
- IACP First Line Leadership March 2026
- 911 PSAP Supervisor with Halcyon Frank December 2025
- MoKan Negotiators Seminar and Challenge February 2025
- NCIC Full-Service Training February 2025
- NCIC Security Awareness Training February 2025
- 9-1-1 Staffing Crisis Summit October 2024
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Learn Your Risk October 2024
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan October 2024
- Cyber Security: While Traveling October 2024
- Cyber Security: Social Engineering October 2024
- Cyber Security: Ransomware October 2024
- Cyber Security: Malware October 2024
- Cyber Security: Mobile Devices October 2024
- Understanding Unconscious Bias October 2024
- What Types of Bias Exist October 2024
- Slow Down Your Thinking to Avoid Unconscious Bias October 2024
- How Do You Speak Up About Unconscious Bias in the Workplace October 2024
- How to Talk About Bias October 2024
- Why is it Hard to Talk About Bias October 2024
- How Do I Examine My Own Bias October 2024
- Impact of Bias on Decision Making October 2024
- Communications Training Officer August 2024
- Advent Health Implements FirstNet Rapid Response August 2024
- Dispatch From the Skies: Drones Leading the Charge August 2024
- Livestreaming Body-Worn Cameras Improves Safety for All August 2024
- Maui Wildfire Response August 2024
- I’m in Pursuit! August 2024
- Active Shooter: Dispatching in the Line of Fire August 2024
- Introduction to Incident Command August 2023
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response August 2023
- Introduction to the National Incident Management System August 2019
- CIT for Communications May 2021
Timeline
Police Dispatcher
Lenexa Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Dispatcher
Streetsboro Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2022
Emergency Dispatcher
Richfield Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2019
Emergency Dispatcher
Macedonia Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2022
Public Safety Officer
Cox Health Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Security Officer
Cedar Point Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2017
Student Safety Worker
Missouri State University
01.2017 - 01.2017
General Food Preparation
Hy-Vee Stores
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - General Education Credits
Metropolitan Community College
High School Diploma -
West Platte High School