[Adopted 3-10-1980 as Ord.
No. 2156]
[Amended 11-30-1994 by Ord. No. 2472]
The position of Dispatcher is hereby established.
The job description is as follows:
A.
General definition. Under supervision, operates emergency
communications equipment and does routine clerical work involving typing and
filing.
B.
Typical examples of work. The Dispatcher answers the
telephone and radio calls and dispatches emergency vehicles and personnel;
logs radio and telephone traffic; responds to oral requests for emergency
assistance; receives and records fines and related payments; types and files
reports and correspondence; serves as Receptionist for the Police Department;
does other work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities. The Dispatcher
shall have education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade; an effective
telephone and radio speaking voice; hearing sufficient to receive telephone
and radio messages; typing speed of forty-five (45) words per minute; understanding
of basic filing practices; knowledge of office practice; ability to read and
write English and follow directions.
D.
Physical and medical standards. The Dispatcher shall
have general health sufficient to permit the achievement of a good attendance
record.
[Amended 11-30-1994 by Ord. No. 2472]
The hourly wage rate shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution
of the Borough Council.
