Highway Patrol Dispatcher

About Us:

Our Mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

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Job Description :::

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in location : Multiple dispatch centers

Work hours : Rotating Shifts - 24 hours/day

*THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY TO BE PLACED IN A POOL OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POSSIBLE OPENINGS AT THE LOCATIONS NOTED. *

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

What You'll Do as a Dispatcher:

• Receives and transmits radio communications and inputs information into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system dispatching law enforcement and other state agencies and equipment for the purpose of law enforcement, traffic control, accident investigation, motorist assistance & security.
• Operates Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) terminal receiving & transmitting messages.
• Interprets messages received & routes the information to the appropriate person.
• Maintains radio log.
• Prepares & types reports and correspondence.
• Maintains proper files for correspondence and reports.
• Receives and records telephone calls.
• Responds to calls for service from the public (e.g., crashes, disabled vehicles, OVI).
• Provides information &/or directions.
• Greets and assists visitors to the patrol facility.
• Provides liaison services to the area communities & to the other public service agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT [email protected].

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our [Total Rewards website]("nofollow"}! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of [eligibility period]("nofollow"}
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ([such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS]("nofollow"}) & Optional Deferred Compensation ([Ohio Deferred Compensation]("nofollow"})

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Qualifications :::

High school diploma or GED equivalent; reading, writing & speaking English; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, operating a personal computer & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or customer service to include techniques for dealing with difficult situations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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