The Charter Township of Redford is accepting applications for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the full-time position of DISPATCHER/ PRISONER ATTENDANT. 

Salary:  Starting, $22.20/hr.,

Benefits:  Partial paid benefits including health insurance, pension, vacation, sick leave, and 14 holidays.

Purpose:  Under the supervision of a command officer, employees in this classification are responsible for the central radio and telephone communications with the police and fire departments, as well as booking and lodging prisoners in the police department.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following duties, responsibilities, tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of Duties and Responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not intended to be considered a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

*Example Duties/Responsibilities: *

• Receives 911/emergency/medical requests for assistance for the police and fire departments.
• Dispatches police and fire personnel and equipment as needed and maintains communications with them.
• Routes incoming calls for assistance to the appropriate parties.
• Processes incoming prisoners by inventorying their personal property and securing it.
• Photographs, fingerprints and records the acquired data in the township computer system.
• Places prisoners in cells, monitors their condition, feeds them, dispenses approved medication, prepares them for court appearances and releases them as directed.
• Maintains prisoner data on electronic equipment as used by the township.
• Communicates with other agencies and operates the L.E.I.N. terminal.
• Enters and retrieves data from electronic files and other sources.
• Other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

Possess and maintain a valid driver license with five or fewer points if required by the department.

NOTE: A copy of your diploma, high school transcripts or G.E.D. must be presented if you are invited to interview