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City of Bismarck Communications Specialist (911 Dispatcher) in Bismarck, North Dakota
Performs tasks necessary for the operation of the Central Dakota Communications Center, providing public safety dispatching services for urban and rural fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services agencies, and other governmental agencies. Responds to emergency, non-emergency, and administrative calls; prioritizes calls and makes determinations of response requirements. Provides pre-arrival instructions to callers, monitors and receives alarms, dispatches and monitors public safety resources and documents actions taken. Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Ability to attain and maintain NCIC Certification.