Dedicated Communications Officer with expertise in emergency response and public safety. Proven ability to assess urgency, provide critical assistance, and maintain composure under pressure.
Overview
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1
year of professional experience
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1
Certification
Work History
Communications Officer
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Shalimar, FL
11.2024 - Current
Responded to emergency calls, assessing urgency and nature of incidents efficiently.
Operated multi-line phone systems and radio communication tools for swift information relay.
Maintained accurate call logs and incident reports for effective record-keeping and follow-up.
Provided clear instructions to callers in crisis situations to ensure safety until help arrived.
Monitored real-time situations using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems for timely decision-making.
Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.