Job description

TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE
Purpose of Creating an Employment List for Police Dispatcher

The Town of Burrillville is currently developing an employment list for the position of Police Dispatcher. This position is responsible for coordinating all emergency requests, answering calls, general office duties and manning the monitoring station.
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Qualifications: 1-3 years’ experience with operation of computers, telecommunications equipment, basic reading and comprehension skills. A written examination will be administered for this position on
January 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace F. Lees Public Safety Complex,
Municipal Court Room, 1477 Victory Highway, Oakland, RI.

Applications and job description are available online at www.burrillville.org and at
Town Hall. Completed applications should be returned to:

Mr. Paul MacDonald, Chairman
Personnel Board

BURRILLVILLE TOWN HALL
105 Harrisville Main Street

Harrisville, RI 02830
Phone: (401) 568-4300 ext. 145

Fax: (401) 568-0490

All applications must be received by
Monday, December 19, 2022, Noon

The Town of Burrillville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town prohibits

discrimination in all aspects of employment because of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political or religious affiliation, or physical or mental

disability.

TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE

Position Description

Title: Police Dispatcher

Supervisor: Chief of Police

Department: Police Department

Date: November 2016

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates all police, fire, ambulance/rescue and other emergency requests, relaying information and instructions to radio unit(s) concerned.

Receives calls from the public as well as other agencies, as needed, concerning crimes, emergencies and broadcasts orders to fire, ambulance and/or police patrol unit(s) in the vicinity to respond or investigate.

Assists public by answering inquires via the telephone and or visitors directly to the
Police Station.

Permanently records all radio and telephone communications using the Computer Aide
Dispatch (CAD) to insure that all departmental activities are documented.

Monitor all cameras capturing the inside and outside of the Police Station and jail cells to detect suspicious or unusual activities and illegal entry.

Perform general office duties required to maintain police documentation including typing, filing and completing various departmental and state forms.

When a person is in custody, will closely monitor the person’s actions while in the cell and document any and all activities.

Enters and retrieves data from the computer for compilation of required reports.

Maintain files for warrants and court orders.

Monitors all department keys.

Handles all records checks.

Monitors and relays Animal Control messaging.

Monitors all burning permits issued by the Fire Department.

Monitors Hospital’s status.

Fulfills requests for Police Reports as per The State of Rhode Island Open Records Act and forwards said requests to the Administrative Lieutenant.

Update appropriate administrative duties.

Enter data through the NCIC and RILETS systems as needed.

Monitor the TGY line for the deaf.

At end of shift, print roll call log and present to next shift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing: occasional
Walking: occasional
Sitting: constant
Bending: occasional
Twisting: occasional
Stooping: occasional
Reaching: frequent (horizontal); occasional (overhead)
Squatting: occasional
Kneeling: never
Stair negotiation: never
Climbing: never
Crawling: never
Crouching: occasional
Finger Manipulation: frequent
Grasping: occasional
Keying: constant
Handling: frequent
Seeing/Vision: constant
Hearing: constant
Talking/Speech: constant
Lift: occasional – up to 10 pounds;
Carry: occasional – up to 10 pounds;
Push: occasionally
Pull: occasionally
Environment of Work: inside constant

Frequency Key: Never: Occasional: 1% - 33% Frequent: 34% - 66%
Constant: 67% - 100%

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $26.76 - $27.60 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burrillville, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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