Receives training in the reception and transmission of radio calls; Operates a variety of communications equipment, including radio base stations, radio consoles, hand-held radios, telephone, and other communications equipment; Monitors public safety frequencies; Operates data communication terminals; Conducts various database searches to obtain information in response to requests from law enforcement personnel; Records the nature and source of all incoming and outgoing radio messages, as required; After becoming proficient in 9-1-1 call answering and law dispatching, may be trained in other dispatching communities; Keeps apprised of current trends in law dispatching, ensuring that continuing education requirements are met; Receives law, fire, and medical calls for service; Creates and maintains accurate and well-organized records for documentation and retrieval purposes; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties, as required. After passing the exam, hiring interview and screening processes, candidates are eligible to be hired as Communications Dispatcher I and attend the 8-week Basic Communications Dispatcher Academy training program as a trainee.