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Lighthorse Police Dispatcher

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Durant, OK, US

Salary

$21.76 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance
Wellness Program

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  • The position involves dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for various services including Tribal Police and Emergency Management.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and prior dispatching experience, with a minimum age requirement of 18 years.
  • The job offers a pay rate of $21.76 per hour and requires availability for weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining a computer-aided dispatch system, monitoring public safety radio frequencies, and assisting in training new staff.
  • The Choctaw Nation, located in Durant, OK, provides a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid vacation and a 401(K) plan.

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for Tribal Police, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice Units, Game Wardens, Fire, and Forestry. You will report to the Shift Supervisor.

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays 

Pay Rate: $21.76 per hour 

100% onsite in Durant, OK 

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position

Primary Tasks:

1.      You will maintain a computer aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting police, fire, emergency medical or other service; determine nature and location of emergency, determine priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units following established procedures.

2.       Inquire, enter, update, interpret, verify, receive, and share information from national, state, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, and restraining orders; monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies.

3.      Enter, cancels, and modify arrest warrants, protection orders, stolen property, attempts to locate, missing persons and other general law enforcement information into state and national computer system. Confirm misdemeanor and felony warrants through local, national, and state databases.

4.      Assist the Supervisor in training, direction, and evaluation of the activities of trainees.

5.      You will monitor activities of department staff and other emergency service providers and takes appropriate action toward aiding any person exposed to danger or any situation where danger might impend.

6.      Create accurate records providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center.

7.      Answer non-emergency calls for assistance.

8.      Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

Can maintain an OLETS and TAPS certification.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Display the ability to reason and react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Correct judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Exhibits strong interpersonal skills.

Communicate with groups and individuals both orally and in writing.

Prior dispatching experience.

 

Responsibilities

1.      You will maintain a computer aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting police, fire, emergency medical or other service; determine nature and location of emergency, determine priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units following established procedures. 2.       Inquire, enter, update, interpret, verify, receive, and share information from national, state, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, and restraining orders; monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. 3.      Enter, cancels, and modify arrest warrants, protection orders, stolen property, attempts to locate, missing persons  and other general law enforcement information into state and national computer system. Confirm misdemeanor and felony warrants through local, national, and state databases. 4.      Assist the Supervisor in training, direction, and evaluation of the activities of trainees. 5.      You will monitor activities of department staff and other emergency service providers and takes appropriate action  toward aiding any person exposed to danger or any situation where danger might impend. 6.      Create accurate records providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center. 7.      Answer non-emergency calls for assistance. 8.      Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Can maintain an OLETS and TAPS certification. Must be at least 18 years of age. Display the ability to reason and react calmly and quickly in an emergency. Correct judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills. Communicate with groups and individuals both orally and in writing. Prior dispatching experience.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

  • Free gym membership
  • Free access to employee health clinic
  • Free lunch for casino & resort associates
  • Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation / sick time
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee prescription program
  • CNO Paid Life Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
  • On Site Mammogram Services
  • Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
  • Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
  • Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
  • Maternity Care Program
  • (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

  • Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
  • Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
  • Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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