Contra Costa Community College District
Police Services Assistant/Dispatcher
Posting Number: 0002120 | Location: District Office
Position Definition:
To receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone and voice radio messages; to coordinate the response of law enforcement and emergency personnel and equipment; and to provide administrative and clerical assistance to the department.
Distinguishing Characteristics: N/A
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receives emergency and routine calls from crime victims, witnesses and the general public requesting police, medical, or other assistance.
- Obtains sufficient information to determine the urgency, priority and coordination of emergency calls.
- Relays information and assistance requests involving other agencies.
- Dispatches police, fire, medical equipment, tow trucks and personnel in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintains contact with all field units; records and maintains status and location of police field units and other staff; monitors radio traffic of other agencies.