Detail-oriented 911 Communication Officer with expertise in active listening, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving. Proven ability to assess and prioritize emergencies while dispatching resources efficiently.
Work History
Sheriff's 911 Communication Officer-II B
5 Years 1 Month
Riverside County Sheriff's Department | 07.2021 - Current
Answer emergency and nonemergency calls received by phone, text, alarm systems, and other channels.
Gather essential information, including the caller's location, callback number, type of emergency, hazards, injuries, and suspect or vehicle descriptions.
Assess and prioritize incidents according to agency policies and emergency-response protocols.
Dispatch police, fire, and EMS personnel using computer-aided dispatch systems and radio equipment.
Provide pre-arrival instructions, such as CPR, bleeding control, childbirth assistance, or evacuation directions, when trained and authorized.
Keep callers calm and safe while obtaining accurate information and waiting for responders to arrive.
Monitor responders and resources, including unit locations, availability, scene status, and requests for backup.
Relay updates and safety information between callers, field personnel, neighboring communication centers, hospitals, and other agencies.
Maintain detailed records of calls, radio traffic, dispatch activity, timestamps, and incident updates.
Access and distribute public-safety information, such as warrants, missing-person alerts, stolen-vehicle records, and severe-weather notices.
Operate communications technology, including radios, multiline telephone systems, mapping tools, recording systems, TDD/TTY equipment, and criminal-justice databases.
Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays
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