Emergency Communications Specialist
City of Quincy, MA - Quincy, Massachusetts, us, 02170Work at City of Quincy, MA
Overview
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Overview
* Answering 911 calls, coordinating and dispatching any necessary response, and entering all data necessary to complete the computer-aided-dispatch system (CAD);* Answering and routing business calls to the Quincy Police Department;* Entering the police roster into CAD at the beginning of each shift;* Arranging for the towing of vehicles and recording the information in CAD;* Entering restraining orders into the restraining order tracking file system, checking for warrants and firearm ownership, and scheduling the call for service of the restraining order* Performing warrant checks, criminal histories, interstate identification index checks, and history of past suicide attempts for all prisoners;* Performing board of probation and driver histories for the police prosecutor;* Entering offender information into the Registry of Motor Vehicles database for O.U.I arrests;* Generating and distributing CAD journals to various police division heads;* Entering missing persons reports into the NCIC as required by federal regulations;* Sending, receiving, and interpreting teletype messages from other law enforcement agencies;* Entering stolen vehicles, plates, firearms, boats, etc. into the NCIC;* Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
* College degree preferred* Experience in telecommunications, computer systems or equivalent formal training in these systems preferred;* Excellent oral and written communications skills.* Ability to successfully pass a complete and thorough police background check, including but not limited to, work history, education, military, arrest records, CORI checks and license checks.* Willingness to work all shifts: nights, days, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION
To apply, please complete a City of Quincy Employment Application and follow the directions on the Job Postings Page.