- Industry: Government; Labor
- Number of terms: 77176
- Number of blossaries: 0
- Company Profile:
A professional who receives complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies, broadcasts orders to police radio patrol units in vicinity to investigate complaint, and relays instructions or questions from remote units.
* Records calls broadcast and complaints received.
* In some municipalities coordinates all police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency requests, relaying instructions to radio unit concerned.
* May make operating adjustments to transmitting equipment where station is not automatic and be required to hold federal license.
* May transmit and receive messages between divisions of own agency and other law enforcement agencies.
* May monitor silent alarm system to detect illegal entry into business establishments.
* May contact police officers i and school-crossing guards to verify assignment locations.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who reads and records coded signals received in central station of electrical protective signaling system. Respnsibilities include:
* Interprets coded audible or visible signals received on alarm signal board by direct wire or register tape from subscribers' premises that indicate opening and closing of protected premises, progress of security guard, unlawful intrusions, or fire.
* Reports irregular signals for corrective action.
* Reports alarms to police or fire department.
* Posts changes of subscriber opening and closing schedules.
* Prepares daily alarm activity and subscriber service reports.
* May adjust central station equipment to ensure uninterrupted service.
* May dispatch security personnel to premises after receiving alarm.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who operates communication equipment to receive incoming calls for assistance and dispatches personnel and equipment to scene of emergency. Respnsibilities include:
* Operates telephone console to receive incoming calls for assistance.
* Questions caller to determine nature of problem and type and number of personnel and equipment needed, following established guidelines.
* Scans status charts and computer screen to determine units available.
* Monitors alarm system signals that indicate location of fire or other emergency.
* Operates two-way radio to dispatch police, fire, medical, and other personnel and equipment and to relay instructions or information to remove units.
* Types commands on computer keyboard to update files and maintain logs.
* Tests communications and alarm equipment and backup systems to ensure serviceability.
* May provide prearrival instructions to caller, utilizing knowledge of emergency medical techniques.
* May activate alarm system to notify fire stations.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who inspects automobiles and trucks at state-operated inspection station to ensure compliance with state safety requirements. Respnsibilities include:
* Examines or tests specified components of vehicle, such as brake system, tires, lighting system, directional signals, steering, horn, and exhaust line for evidence of wear, damage, or improper adjustment.
* Applies inspection sticker to vehicles that pass and rejection sticker to those that do not.
* May prepare records on condition of each vehicle for follow-up action by owner or police.
* May perform duties of state-highway police officer when not assigned to inspection detail.
* May arrest or direct the arrest of vehicle owners having illegal equipment installed on vehicle.
* May utilize mechanical, electronic, or electrical devices and instruments to determine condition of vehicle components.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct. Respnsibilities include:
* Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions, such as swimmers in distress, disturbances, or safety infractions.
* Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct, such as drinking or fighting, using megaphone.
* Rescues distressed persons from ocean or adjacent cliffs, using rescue techniques and equipment.
* Examines injured individuals, administers first aid, and monitors vital signs, utilizing training, antiseptics, bandages, and instruments, such as stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.
* Administers artificial respiration, utilizing cardiopulmonary or mouth-to-mouth methods, or provides oxygen to revive persons.
* Compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
* Occasionally operates switchboard or two-way radio system to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who monitors premises of public transportation terminals to detect crimes or disturbances, using closed circuit television monitors, and notifies authorities by telephone of need for corrective action. Respnsibilities include:
* Observes television screens that transmit in sequence views of transportation facility sites.
* Pushes hold button to maintain surveillance of location where incident is developing, and telephones police or other designated agency to notify authorities of location of disruptive activity.
* Adjusts monitor controls when required to improve reception, and notifies repair service of equipment malfunctions.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs various underwater jobs, wearing diving gear, such as self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, mask, flippers, and insulated suit. Respnsibilities include:
* Swims from boat, dock, or shore to job site.
* Dives to locate or recover submerged automobiles, boats, logs, and articles, such as purses, keys, and other valuables.
* Swims to bottom and fastens lines or chains around heavy objects and attaches to lowered hook.
* Picks up lightweight objects and carries to surface.
* May search for bodies.
* May fish for abalone, crab, or sponge.
* May use safety line, and communicate with tender by jerking on line.
* May repair underwater installations.
* May engage in fire fighting activities.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs various underwater jobs, wearing diving gear, such as self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, mask, flippers, and insulated suit. Respnsibilities include:
* Swims from boat, dock, or shore to job site.
* Dives to locate or recover submerged automobiles, boats, logs, and articles, such as purses, keys, and other valuables.
* Swims to bottom and fastens lines or chains around heavy objects and attaches to lowered hook.
* Picks up lightweight objects and carries to surface.
* May search for bodies.
* May fish for abalone, crab, or sponge.
* May use safety line, and communicate with tender by jerking on line.
* May repair underwater installations.
* May engage in fire fighting activities.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who patrols ski trails and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes. Respnsibilities include:
* Patrols assigned areas, using skis or snowshoes.
* Rescues injured skiers and renders first aid or transfers them to waiting ambulance, using toboggan.
* Notifies medical personnel in case of serious injury where moving skier might prove dangerous.
* Ensures that no skiers remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather.
* Inspects ski lifts, such as rope tows, T-bar, J-bar, and chair lifts, to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear.
* May pack snow on slopes.
* May give ski instruction.
* May participate in skiing demonstrations for entertainment of resort guests.
* May assist demolition crew to blast for avalanche control.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who patrols golf course to prevent unauthorized persons from using facilities, keep play running smoothly, and assist injured or ill players. Respnsibilities include:
* Inspects player and caddie registration and green fee tickets for validity.
* Prevents players from entering course beyond starting tee.
* Advises players to speed up or slow down in order to alleviate bottlenecks.
* Explains rules of game to players to settle disputes.
* Locates damaged or hazardous areas and marks areas for repair, using lime marker or stake.
* Cautions players against tearing up turf or otherwise abusing course.
* Renders first aid to injured or ill players and carries their equipment to clubhouse.
* Returns lost equipment to owners or to clubhouse.
* Keeps log of daily activities.
* May deliver urgent messages to players on course.
Industry:Professional careers
