Law Enforcement Dispatcher (Class Title: Duty Officer)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Law Enforcement Dispatcher (Class Title: Duty Officer) to work in the Lake Worth Regional Communications Center. The Dispatcher will be responsible for monitoring and operating a two-way radio system, FCIC/NCIC computer terminal, and making independent decisions. The position requires a good salary, secure benefits, and plan for retirement. The Dispatcher will work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be called in to work during staff shortages, special details, or emergency situations.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to be called in to work during staff shortages, special details or emergency situations and be onsite within the hour.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Type a minimum of 35 correct words per minute.
• Qualified applicants/veterans selected for consideration are required to pass a preliminary level -1 background check to advance to the Public-Safety Dispatcher / Call Taker Pre-Employment Test (Please allow for 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours for this assessment).
• Employee must obtain CJIS certification within first six months of employment.
• Pass a level 2 background check.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options such as Disability, Dental and Vision
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waivers for college courses