POLICE DISPATCHER (PT) POSITION
BLUE ASH OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Blue Ash Police Department
4343 Cooper Road
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
(513) 745-8555
Description
The Blue Ash Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Dispatcher. The Dis-
patcher performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine
and emergency information; keeping official records; and assisting in the administration of the standard operating
policies and procedures of the dispatch center.
It is a part-time position that requires various shift assignments in accordance with maintaining a fully operational
communications facility and in supplement to the full-time dispatchers.
The dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency re-quests for police assistance, determines nature/urgency
of calls, initiates police or other emergency personnel action and maintains close contact with field units to monitor
response and needed support requirements.
The position requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in
responding to emotional, disturbed and sometimes abusive people in a variety of situations. Work may be done
separately or in conjunction with other dispatchers and dispatchers may assist in training, teaching and basic
operational equipment management.
Required Knowledge and Skill
Knowledge of public service activity and methods of local government
Knowledge of computer technology and equipment
Knowledge of law enforcement terminology and procedures
Knowledge of geography for the City of Blue Ash and surrounding areas
Knowledge of state and city laws
Knowledge of English language for spelling and proper word usage
Skill in multi-tasking,coordinating simultaneous mental, manual and visual activities
Skill in observing situations analytically and objectively and relaying details accurately
Skill in communicating using two way radio and telephone equipment
Skill in operating a variety of communications equipment effectively
Skill in reading and interpreting maps to determine locations and jurisdictional boundaries
Ability to speak clearly and concisely
Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation-ships with Police Department personnel, other city
employees, outside law enforcement agencies and the public
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Ability to perform cashier duties accurately
Requirements
High school graduation or GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by business school or college courses in an
appropriate field
Some experience as a clerk, typist, or computer operator
Experience in dealing with the public
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a United States of America citizen
Must have no felony convictions or convictions of an offense that would be a felony if committed in Ohio
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Additional Requirements
Must attain and maintain certifications for access into local, state and national criminal history databases and
associated telecommunications systems after appointment
Must satisfactorily pass a personal background investigation by law enforcement
Must attain a notary public commission in the State of Ohio within 6 months of employment and maintain there-after
Salary
Pay Range is $12.07 - $19.64 hourly
Benefits
Flexible schedule of up to 1650 hours per calendar year
May be eligible for paid leave after 1 year of service
Uniforms provided
Fitness center within police facility
Membership available for Blue Ash Recreation Center
Applications may be picked up at the front desk at the Blue Ash Municipal and Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road,
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, Monday-Friday from 9AM -5PM, or downloaded on-line at http://www.blueash.com.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Office at the address on the
application form by Friday, February 3, 2012, no later than 5PM.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V