Dispatcher - Dnr Law Enforcement

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About the DNR Law Enforcement Division:
The DNR Law Enforcement Division ensures that patrons observe the rules, regulations, and safety guidelines of Indiana parks and associated properties. They also provide educational programming such as boating, hunting, off-roading, snowmobiling, and trapping safety courses.
Central Dispatch Center:
The Central Dispatch Center is located at Paynetown State Recreation Center near Bloomington. IN. Central Dispatch maintains radio contact with Conservation Officers across the state and provides the means for the public, Law Enforcement agencies, and DNR properties to gain immediate assistance and response. Central Dispatch also manages calls to report poaching and pollution in state parks, recreation, and gaming areas.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview:
As the Communications Specialist (Dispatcher), you will be responsible for working as a dispatcher at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the DNR Law Enforcement Division and providing statewide communications and information exchange for DNR Conservation Officers. In this position, the primary responsibilities are to receive, collate, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch information statewide to Division personnel including in emergency situations. The dispatch center supports Conservation Officers in all 92 counties.
This position will work a 2nd shift, 2/2/3 rotation, with every other weekend off.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Maintain constant contact with field units to ensure officer safety and inform Post Command of all activities.
• Receive, analyze, and answer Turn in a Poacher (TIP) and other emergency calls and dispatch while maintaining an accurate radio log.
• Perform functions such as routing of correspondence and forwarding all reports.
• Relay radio traffic from other DNR properties and personnel.
• Compile and record daily attendance variations and schedule changes from the operational districts.
• Order and maintain various office supplies for Central Dispatch.
• Assist with the coordination of media contacts dealing with drowning, watercraft, Off-Road Vehicles, hunting, and automobile accidents, and personal injury accidents on department properties.
• Operate a computer for the purposes of Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) registration, retrieving, analyzing, and entering of Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) information, as well as accessing hunting, fishing, and trapping license information.
• Coordinate a multitude of search and rescue efforts including those involving water rescues, K-9 searches, and lost individuals in state and national forests.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) is required.
• Above average communication skills.
• Advanced skills in the operation and proper jargon utilized for multiple frequency police radio dispatch procedures.
• Advanced skills relative to the operation of various office equipment (typewriter, telephone, fax, alpha pager, 800MHz, calculator, copy machine, microfiche viewer, computer, etc.)
• Working knowledge of department programs, state statutes, administrative codes and standard operating procedures, and the ability to research them.
• Ability to reference department documents and source material.
• Ability to make decisions regarding appropriate action concerning correspondence.
• Ability to deal with the public and perform duties under extreme stress situations.
• Ability to follow procedures for all dispatch operations in emergencies.
• Ability to work alone without constant supervision.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Ability to successfully complete 450 hours of mentored training.
• Ability to obtain certificate for IS-700 NIMS introduction training.
• Ability to complete ICS-100 Incident Command System introduction training.
• Ability to pass IDACS operator and coordinator's test.
• Ability to become certified in Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Dispatching.
• Ability to become certified in telephone CPR.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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