SEYMOUR – The Seymour Police Department has announced it is seeking individuals to fill 911 dispatcher positions, with on-the-job training provided for those without prior experience. The department is looking for candidates who can operate a multi-phone line console system, translate information using ten codes and signal codes, and determine the priority level of incoming calls. Dispatchers will be responsible for entering data into the computer-aided dispatch system, performing crisis intervention, and monitoring radio consoles and computer equipment. They will also need to ask questions to interpret and analyze caller situations, dispatch emergency services, and coordinate responses from public safety agencies. 1 Additional duties include entering and modifying information into IDACS/NCIC databases. Applicants should possess the ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships, use logic and reasoning, think quickly, and work under stressful situations. Effective communication skills, including clear speech and hearing, are essential, as is the ability to type 35 words per minute and demonstrate basic computer skills. Applications can be obtained at Seymour City Hall, located at 301-309 N. Chestnut St., Seymour, IN, or downloaded from the city’s website at https://seymourin.org/index.php/residents/employment-jobs. Completed applications should be submitted to the Human Resources department at City Hall. For more information, interested individuals can contact the department at 812-523-5883 or email hr@seymourin.org.
