- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
- Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing for quick adjustments and accurate updates to responding units as needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
- Mitigated potential risks during crisis situations by calmly gathering pertinent information from callers and relaying it accurately to responding units.
- Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies, mental health crisis, domestic abuse, fire emergencies, and etc, by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
- Developed strong relationships with first responder teams through regular communication and mutual respect during emergency situations.
- Improved response times by efficiently prioritizing emergency calls and dispatching appropriate resources.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers, tag numbers, missing people/items and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Enhanced communication between first responders and callers by providing clear, concise information during high-stress situations.
- Increased dispatcher efficiency with thorough knowledge of jurisdictional geography, ensuring optimal routing for first responders.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Strengthened teamwork among dispatch staff through collaboration on complex cases requiring coordinated efforts from multiple agencies.
- Assisted in the implementation of new technologies and software upgrades by providing valuable feedback to IT specialists based on hands-on experience.
- Continuously updated knowledge of changing policies, procedures, and technologies within the 911 Emergency Dispatcher field through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired dispatchers, offering guidance and support throughout their training process to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
- Routinely update and keep up with multiple certifications
i.e- CPR, EMD, NCIC, NMEC, ETC.
**Please note I was a certified training officer for multiple years. I was also a supervisor, over my own shift, for around 3 years. The Health Dept and the Sheriffs Office are both apart of ''Sullivan County Government'' so i have been emplyed by them since 2017, I just essentially transferred to another department, when I went to the Health Dept! All of my time and years of service followed me!**