Box Butte County Sheriff Tammy Mowry was on the agenda to discuss Box Butte County emergency dispatchers.
Mowry and County Attorney Terry Curtiss both explained to the board how consolidating the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center with the Alliance Police Department Dispatchers would be beneficial for both entities..
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking full time employment for a 911 Communications Officer/Dispatcher. This position will be open until filled. Prospective candidate must be at least 18 years old. Must have a clean criminal history, no felonies, Prospective candidate must have excellent typing and communication skills. They must be able to work various shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime. The candidate should be able to multitask, handle stressful situations and have a strong attention to detail. Experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Candidates will be working unsupervised and should be self starters and highly motivated…
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides front line contact for citizens needing emergency and non-emergency services by screening incoming calls, transferring calls when necessary, and speaking with public safety personnel.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following…
FORT CARSON, Colo. — From left: Teronda Taylor and Sandra Edwards, both 911 dispatchers at Fort Gordon, Georgia, receive a call regarding a Soldier who was possibly suicidal Jan. 30, 2021. Working together, they were able to direct officials to the individual and help him receive medical treatment. (Courtesy photo)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — “911, what’s your emergency?” asked the calm voice answering the call.
The question is the same, but for Army emergency dispatchers every call is different — a house could be on fire, a crime is being committed, someone may be injured, or a serious car accident has happened…
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Topeka native Lacey Doiron grew up around law enforcement.
Her dad was a police officer.
Her husband is also a police officer.
Doiron says she always figured she’d make a career in law enforcement, as well.
Rather than working on the streets of Topeka as a police officer, however, Doiron is serving in a behind-the-scenes capacity as an emergency dispatcher in the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center…
