Law Enforcement Dispatcher (Class Title: Duty Officer) - 77000453

Requisition No: 832597 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Law Enforcement Dispatcher (Class Title: Duty Officer) - 77000453

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000453 

Salary:  $1,651.38 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2024 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION SERVICES SECTION

SANFORD REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCHER (CLASS TITLE:  DUTY OFFICER)

SEMINOLE COUNTY / POSITION NUMBER 77000453

 This is a civilian law enforcement dispatch opportunity

 

 

Do you want to be part of FWC’s elite Division of Law Enforcement?

Are you looking for a professional career within the first responder community?

Multiple opportunities for career advancement, salary incentives, and paid leave are only some of the options we offer.

Challenge yourself and apply today, you won’t be disappointed.

 

WHAT IS THE FWC?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a constitutional state agency entrusted with conserving fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of the people. The FWC Division of Law Enforcement protects Florida’s natural resources and people through proactive and responsive law enforcement services. FWC Officers are state law enforcement police officers who are also dually certified as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service federal officers that can enforce federal laws pertaining to national marine fishery and federal fish / wildlife violations.   FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement is the leading conservation law enforcement agency in the nation, set apart by strategic vision, clear missions, strong leadership, and a professional officer Corp.

 

WHAT IS AN FWC DUTY OFFICER?

A Duty Officer is a certified law enforcement dispatcher who is responsible for monitoring and operating a two-way radio system, FCIC/ NCIC computer terminal (i.e., teletype) telephone communication, and making independent decisions. Duty Officers learn and master the art of multitasking while composing and disseminating information through various communication sources to deliver routine and/or emergency correspondence to agency personnel, partnering law enforcement agencies, and the public to remain compliant with standards set forth by the Agency, Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).    

 

Tasks performed by the Duty Officer include but not limited to:

• Monitor and operate a two-way radio system, telephone, and teletype system
• Dispatch law enforcement officers and other personnel to citizen complaints and/or crimes in progress
• Communicate and formally document messages regarding the safety of officers performing hazardous duties between the field and base station
• Contacts law enforcement administrators regarding any emergency radio broadcast and maintains location and status of law enforcement personnel