Norwalk Police Department

Norwalk Police Department  

Norwalk, Ohio

business (419) 663-6780
fax (419) 668-0345

Dispatcher



  License or Certification Requirements
     
    Must obtain and maintain LEADS certification.


  Essential Functions of the Position
     
    Receives and records in-coming complaints or requests for assistance; receives, transmits and monitors radio communications; monitors alarm systems, building and perimeter video systems; grants or denies access to building; obtains pertinent information and dispatches personnel to emergencies or disturbances, to include police, fire and EMS; receives non- emergency calls and provides information of a general nature or transfers to desired party.
     
    Operates computers to enter and/or retrieve information needed to assist safety personnel or in order to assist with the efficient operation of the Department.
     
    Performs various clerical tasks in order to assist with the efficient operation of the Department, e.g., greets visitors, waits on customers, receives money, issues receipts, copies and files documents, etc.
     
    Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
     
    Maintains required license and certification.


  Other Duties and Responsibilities
     
    Attends training programs and reads professional publications in order to keep abreast of advancements in the field.
     
    Accepts money for bonds and waivers when Norwalk Municipal Court is closed.
     
    Fulfills public record requests.
     
    Prisoner monitoring.
     
    Frisking of prisoners when no same sex officer is available.
     
    Performs other related duties.