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Shannon Miller

Bridgeport,NE

Summary

Attentive 911 Dispatcher bringing 11 1/2 years of experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and kind professional with in-depth knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately relaying information to public safety personnel. Successful at keeping callers calm and gathering required information to support police and other first responder actions. Reads maps, understands tracking information and provides timely updates to field personnel. Attentive Police Dispatcher bringing 11 1/2 years of experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and kind professional with in-depth knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately relaying information to public safety personnel. Dedicated 911 Dispatcher offering 11 1/2 years of related experience. Familiar with managing emotions and staying clear-headed under pressure. Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies. Attentive telecommunications professional with training and experience to handle stressful situations. Organized and thorough in documenting calls. Helps first responders coordinate emergency actions and support local community. Certified 911 Dispatcher offers demonstrated communication and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about documentation and dispatching systems. Works great under pressure and remains calm during emergencies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Morrill County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - Current
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
  • Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.

Education

GED -

Alliance High School
Alliance, NE
1996

Skills

  • Dispatch First Responders
  • Efficient Service
  • Crew Monitoring
  • Detailed Meeting Minutes
  • Electronic Surveillance
  • Police Department Procedures
  • Assess Needs
  • Emergency Medical Dispatching
  • Monitoring Frequencies
  • Ems Dispatch
  • Supply Restocking
  • Information Documentation
  • Information Archiving and Retrieval
  • Traffic Stops
  • Quality Assurance Requirements
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Experience
  • Office Support
  • National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
  • Status Chart Monitoring
  • Complete Official Forms
  • Patient Information
  • Special Requests
  • Equipment Dispatch
  • Computer-Aided Dispatching
  • Traffic Law Enforcement
  • Document Calls
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Patient Profiles
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teletype Networks
  • Prioritizing Calls
  • Data Tracking
  • Treatment Protocols
  • Agency Referrals
  • Service Delivery
  • Alarm System Monitoring
  • Information Intake
  • Secure Sensitive Information
  • Data Systems
  • Prioritizing Effectively
  • Unit Dispatch
  • Basic Life Support Knowledge
  • Emergency Call Response
  • Service Requests
  • Workflow Processes
  • Routing Accuracy
  • Meeting Preparation
  • External Communications
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Staff Support
  • System Maintenance
  • Document Workflow
  • Map Reading Skills
  • Receiving Support
  • Computer-Based Dispatch Systems
  • Digital Dispatch
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Weather Watching
  • Information Mapping
  • Accurate Recordkeeping
  • Map Reading
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Data Entry
  • Creative Solutions
  • Dispatcher Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Office Cleaning
  • National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS)
  • Testing Standards
  • Crisis Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Communication Systems Testing
  • Radio Production

Timeline

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Morrill County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - Current

GED -

Alliance High School
Shannon Miller