POST Dispatch Exam Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions
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POST Dispatch Exam Study Guide
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What does the term dispatcher mean? Means an employee of a public safety agency of the
state or any of its political subdivisions
What are the three primary duties of a dispatcher? 1. Receive calls for one or a
combination of, ...
POST Dispatch Exam Study Guide
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What does the term dispatcher mean? Means an employee of a public safety agency of the
state or any of its political subdivisions
What are the three primary duties of a dispatcher? 1. Receive calls for one or a
combination of, emergency police, fire and medical services, and to dispatch the appropriate
personnel and equipment in response to calls
2. In response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of
the public and public safety employees
3. Supervise dispatchers or direct a dispatch communication center
What are the requirements to take the dispatcher exam for applicants? - Be a United States
citizen
- Be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment as a dispatcher
- Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. equivalent
- Have not been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by
imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another
state
- Have demonstrated good moral character, as determined by a background investigation
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- Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the
performance of the applicant's duty as a dispatcher
Other requirements to take the Dispatcher exam? - Criminal History Background
Investigation
- Background Investigation
What additional requirements and certifications are necessary before one can become a certified
dispatcher? 1. POST dispatcher application
2. Utah Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification
3. BCI proficiency certificate
4. ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700 training
5. POST approved dispatch certification training
6. Pass POST dispatcher certification exam
Waiver Requirements for dispatcher course - Provide evidence the applicant meets the
requirements
- Provide evidence applicant has completed an equivalent basic dispatcher course
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- Pass a written examination
What is an inactive certification? Has not been engaged in the duties of a dispatcher for 18
consecutive months
What is a lapsed certification? Has not been engaged in the duties of a dispatcher for four
continuous years
Participation in dispatcher training and certification is at the option of whom? The
legislative body of each county or municipality that employs dispatchers
The minimum standards concerning dispatcher qualifications and training do not..
Preclude counties or municipalities from establishing standards higher than the minimum
standards
How do you reinstate a lapsed certification? Completion of basic training course and
exam
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How to reinstate an inactive certification? Written exam
What are the continuing education requirements for dispatchers? 20 hours or more
annually
Failure to obtain continuous training results in what? A lapsed or inactive certification
What does POST need to be notified about when it comes to change of status? 1.
Termination of employment
2. Reason for termination of employment
3. Name change
What are the steps included for due process for revocation, suspension, or refusal of
certification? 1. Notice of allegations
2. Opportunity for hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
3. Burden of proof for agency action is clear and convincing evidence
4. Burden of proof for affirmative defense is preponderance of the evidence
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