About the PositionDispatchers answer all incoming 911 calls for Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet County. In 2022, over 144,000 phone calls were received via 911 and administration lines.Primary ResponsibilitiesComputer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD) – manage personnel, reports, addresses, mapping and other data within the dispatch system.Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) – enter and maintain warrants, PPOs, court orders and distribute bulletins to local law‑enforcement agencies.Radio communications – oversee radio traffic for all public safety agencies, monitor MPSCS talkgroups, and support City Police, County Police and Fire/EMS categories.Weather monitoring – gather information from NWS, TV stations, LEIN and other sources, and notify relevant agencies of weather‑related events.Emergency Medical Dispatch – conduct structured call‑taking procedures to determine the appropriate level of EMS response.Training and CertificationTraining consists of four structured phases:Phase1: Observation and Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD)Phase2: Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), RMS and SOGsPhase3: 911 Call Taking and CAD EntryPhase4: Shadow Phase – independent operation under minimal supervision.Successful completion requires:Pass all tests in every phase.Complete the shadow phase without issue.Complete beginner and advanced dispatch training.Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR, and Michigan LEIN.Testing and Screening RequirementsPass a criminal background check.Pass a background investigation.Pass a psychological evaluation.Pass a physical exam, drug screen, and hearing test.Typing test – 30 words per minute or higher.Personality test.Critical skills test via Criticall software.Scheduling RequirementsCCE911 Central Dispatch Authority operates 24hours a day with 12‑hour shifts. Shift assignments are based on seniority and may change with departmental needs. Overtime may be ordered or required.Day shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Night shift: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.Salary and BenefitsCompetitive starting pay.Health, dental and optical insurance plans.Vacation time after first year.Sick and wellness leave.MERS retirement plan.HSA and Aflac plan participation.Life insurance.Professional ReferencesProvide the name, company, address, and telephone of three professional references who are not related to you, including one previous supervisor.#J-18808-Ljbffr
About the PositionDispatchers answer all incoming 911 calls for Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet County. In 2022, over 144,000 phone calls were received via 911 and administration lines.Primary ResponsibilitiesComputer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD) – manage personnel, reports, addresses, mapping and other data within the dispatch system.Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) – enter and maintain warrants, PPOs, court orders and distribute bulletins to local law‑enforcement agencies.Radio communications – oversee radio traffic for all public safety agencies, monitor MPSCS talkgroups, and support City Police, County Police and Fire/EMS categories.Weather monitoring – gather information from NWS, TV stations, LEIN and other sources, and notify relevant agencies of weather‑related events.Emergency Medical Dispatch – conduct structured call‑taking procedures to determine the appropriate level of EMS response.Training and CertificationTraining consists of four structured phases:Phase1: Observation and Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD)Phase2: Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), RMS and SOGsPhase3: 911 Call Taking and CAD EntryPhase4: Shadow Phase – independent operation under minimal supervision.Successful completion requires:Pass all tests in every phase.Complete the shadow phase without issue.Complete beginner and advanced dispatch training.Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR, and Michigan LEIN.Testing and Screening RequirementsPass a criminal background check.Pass a background investigation.Pass a psychological evaluation.Pass a physical exam, drug screen, and hearing test.Typing test – 30 words per minute or higher.Personality test.Critical skills test via Criticall software.Scheduling RequirementsCCE911 Central Dispatch Authority operates 24hours a day with 12‑hour shifts. Shift assignments are based on seniority and may change with departmental needs. Overtime may be ordered or required.Day shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Night shift: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.Salary and BenefitsCompetitive starting pay.Health, dental and optical insurance plans.Vacation time after first year.Sick and wellness leave.MERS retirement plan.HSA and Aflac plan participation.Life insurance.Professional ReferencesProvide the name, company, address, and telephone of three professional references who are not related to you, including one previous supervisor.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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