Telecommunicator of the Year Nomination Form

Eligibility:
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between September 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.
Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1 (Therefore, Canadian nominees would not apply).

Sample job responsibilities and titles for this position are provided on this form as examples to help you determine whether your nominee is eligible for this award category. Specific responsibilities and titles may vary by agency and are not limited to the lists shown here.

Sample Responsibilities:
1. Functions as a front-line dispatcher or call-taker for police, fire, and/or EMS agencies.
2. Operates telecommunications equipment to receive emergency and non-emergency phone calls.
3. Determines situations from callers and ascertains all required information for dispatch of a call.
4. Relays information to a dispatcher (if a separate position) via CAD or manual dispatch cards.
5. Operates radio equipment to dispatch first responder units to request emergency services, receives radio traffic from first responders, and monitors emergency and support radio frequencies.
6. Maintains unit status and practices both decision-making and multitasking skills.
7. Operates computer equipment to assist officers and citizens with retrieving information.
8. Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.

Sample Job Titles:
Public Safety Dispatcher, Emergency Communications Operator, Dispatcher, Call Taker, etc.  

Completing this form:
• Be sure to include information for all requested sections.  
• Include specific facts or examples wherever possible to back up your comments.

Submitting your nomination:
All nominations must be received by September 1, 2022. If you have questions, please contact Kelley -Cunningham at 517-543-4924 at kcunningham@eatoncounty.org.