Dispatch Overview

To serve as a professional employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to receive, collate, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to Department police personnel, other law enforcement agencies and other support services through the use of a Computer Aideed Dispatch (CAD) system, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL, Geographic Information System (GIS) and other Regional Dispatch Center resources.

Job Qualifications

*  Must successfully complete Department typing test.
*  Must take a Department approved Dispatch Simulation test.
*  On the job training provided for qualified and energetic individuals.
*  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred.
*  Must become certified, and maintain certification, as a TDD/TTY operator.
*  Must become certified, or provide proof of certification, in CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatch.
*  Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
*  Must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Dispatcher Staff Requirements

* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
* Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Benefits

* A retirement program is available through Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS)
* Life Insurance coverage is available through American United Life at nominal rates.
* Group Hospitalization with medical insurance is available to those who desire this type of protection, with a portion of the premium paid by the State of Indiana.
* Employees receive 12 work days annual vacation leave with pay. Additional days are granted after 5, 10, and 20 years of service to maximum of 25 days annually.

Selection Process

* Application
* Oral Interview
* Polygraph for safety sensitive positions
* Background Investigation
* Toxicology Screening

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