Police Communications Dispatcher
CurrentI started my role as a Resource Controller in August 2022. This role consists of managing the outside Police Officers in a dedicated area in which I receive the job that has been taken from the Call Handler and is sent across to myself. I then review the log that they have created, ensure the risk of that particular job has been managed or negated correctly and it is up to myself to allocate to the right unit that is free at the time. Within my role there has been challenges in which there is an immediate risk to both the public and the police officers dealing and it is up to myself to make sure there is no harm caused and ensure everyone’s safety. I must communicate correctly and concisely the information I have received to the officers on patrol, the Sergeant’s and Inspectors who have Area Command at the time to ensure everyone knows what they are expected to and where everyone is at all times. This role is incredibly fast based and there are times where jobs must be placed on delay when there are no officers free. It is then up to myself to managed the Threat, Harm and Risk of that particular job and I must complete all relevant background checks to make sure it is suitable to be delayed. This has given skills such as risk management and maintaining safety practices.