911 Communications Dispatcher I in San Mateo, CA

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• Assist in the coordination of mutual aid incidents.
• reputed company and foster a positive working rapport with direct and in-direct customers, the public, and co-workers.
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• Prepare and submit various reports such as incident reports.
• reputed company and maintain working knowledge of highways, streets, buildings, and major points of interest in the County and adjacent areas.
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