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Public Safety - Dispatcher

Six Flags America
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 6 months
Location

Bowie, MD 20721, US

Salary

$42,000 - $50,400 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves monitoring phone and radio traffic, dispatching units, and communicating important information to park leadership.
  • Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and be 18 years or older, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position requires excellent written, verbal, and listening skills, as well as the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, although the exact figure is not specified.
  • Candidates should be prepared to work in extreme weather conditions and maintain a positive work environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor phone and radio traffic for calls for service and dispatch appropriate units.
  • Make routine all-band announcements communicating attendance, ride operations, statuses, and other pertinent information.
  • Document and communicate park attendance, ride throughput, weather conditions, and ride wait times hourly to all park leadership and operational units.
  • Document all events during calls for service electronically via Dispatch System.
  • Monitor alarm system for triggered alarms and coordinate with alarm company, local authorities, and park security units to respond.
  • Document findings of building checks, fire watches, and park patrol observations.
  • Inventory and distribute radios, keys, and other park assets to operational units.
  • Monitor general area CCTV surveillance systems for guest traffic.
  • Act as a liaison between county dispatcher, local law enforcement, and park management.
  • Testify to observations, actions, and reports when required.
  • Prepare legal documentation of reports.
  • Answer all guest and team member questions in a friendly manner and give appropriate guidance.
  • Adhere to all Six Flags and departmental policies.
  • Function as an integral team member of the department and park.
  • Maintain and manage a positive work environment by interacting in a professional and polite manner with guests, team members, and park management.
  • Comply with all Six Flags America guidelines and polices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Reporting Structure

  • Reports directly to the Security Supervisor.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in an independent, fast-paced setting
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
  • Will be required to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and complete non-routine tasks as assigned.
  • Willing to work in extreme weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.

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