Shawnee emergency dispatcher wins award

Julie Daniels, an emergency telecommunicator with the Shawnee Police Department, was recently recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch™ (IAED®) for her exemplary efforts in responding to a 911 call.

The IAED reports it has awarded Daniels with the Call of the Week, which highlights dispatchers from around the world who correctly follow established protocol and provide exemplary customer service to callers and patients with urgent needs…

Walden proposes bill prioritizing federal funds for nation’s 9-1-1 system

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), ranking member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, this week unveiled legislation to ensure America’s first responders have the resources to respond to 9-1-1 calls and to clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or expenditures.

“Americans pay fees every month on their phone bills to support 9-1-1 infrastructure, but in many cases their state politicians divert these resources to spend the money on pet projects… 

South Sound 911 Board of Directors announce Executive Director finalists (WA)

South Sound 911’s Board of Directors executive recruitment committee announced today that five candidates are advancing as finalists for the position of executive director.

The five candidates advancing in the selection process are:

  • Mark Buchholz, Director, Willamette Valley 911 (Salem, Ore.)
  • Deborah Grady, Public Safety Communications Manager, Sacramento Police Department (Sacramento, Calif.)…

Police Dispatcher (CA)

Description:
Salary
The target salary may be set as high as $3,500 per month based on experience. The salary range for this classification is $3,096 to $5,602 per month.

Department
University Police

Time Base/Hours/Units per Week
Full-time, the incumbent must be able to work various hours including holidays, overtime, weekends, and nights. Hours consist of shifts in 12 hours increments or more…