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Lighthorse Police Dispatcher
full-timeDurant

Summary

Location

Durant

Type

full-time

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About this role

Starting Pay $21.21 | Full Time 
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position. 

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for Tribal Police, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice Units, Game Wardens, Fire, and Forestry. You will report to the Shift Supervisor.

Primary Tasks:

1.      You will maintain a computer aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting police, fire, emergency medical or other service; determine nature and location of emergency, determine priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units following established procedures.

2.       Inquire, enter, update, interpret, verify, receive, and share information from national, state, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, and restraining orders; monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies.

3.      Enter, cancels, and modify arrest warrants, protection orders, stolen property, attempts to locate, missing persons and other general law enforcement information into state and national computer system. Confirm misdemeanor and felony warrants through local, national, and state databases.

4.      Assist the Supervisor in training, direction, and evaluation of the activities of trainees.

5.      You will monitor activities of department staff and other emergency service providers and takes appropriate action toward aiding any person exposed to danger or any situation where danger might impend.

6.      Create accurate records providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center.

7.      Answer non-emergency calls for assistance.

8.      Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

Can maintain an OLETS and TAPS certification.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Display the ability to reason and react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Correct judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Exhibits strong interpersonal skills.

Communicate with groups and individuals both orally and in writing.

Prior dispatching experience.

 


About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

  • Free gym membership
  • Free access to employee health clinic
  • Free lunch for casino & resort associates
  • Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation / sick time
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee prescription program
  • CNO Paid Life Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
  • On Site Mammogram Services
  • Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
  • Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
  • Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
  • Maternity Care Program
  • (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

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Other facts

Tech stack
Emergency Dispatching,Computer Aided Dispatch System,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Judgment,Training,Record Keeping,Prior Dispatching Experience

About Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.

(800) 522-6170 • www.choctawnation.com • @choctawnationOK • /Choctawnationofoklahoma

Our Vision,

Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture.

Our Mission,

To the Choctaw Proud, ours is the sovereign nation offering opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Government Administration

What you'll do

  • The Lighthorse Police Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for various services, including police and fire. They maintain a dispatch system, monitor radio frequencies, and assist in training new staff.

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Why join Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as a Lighthorse Police Dispatcher?

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a leading Government Administration company.

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