Police Dispatcher Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 30
As a Police Dispatcher, you will be on the phone for the majority of your shift. How do you feel about this?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am accustomed to sitting for long periods, from my time in university to the dispatcher training that I just completed. I believe that the fast pace of the job, along with the fact that no day is the same, will keep me excited and motivated."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
A Police Dispatcher can take multiple calls in an hour, and work 12 hour shifts, depending on their region. The hiring authority wants to know that you are up for the challenge of being on the phone for the majority of your day. If you already have exposure to this type of environment, assure the interviewer that you understand the constraints present in the role. If you are new to your career as a Police Dispatcher, discuss what you have done, and will do, to ensure resilience.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have worked in incredibly fast-paced dispatch environments when walking away from the phone is not an option, often for hours at a time. I come prepared with a full understanding of the jobs' expectations as well as physical requirements."
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My last two jobs have both been sitting at a computer for long periods of time, and I have no problem doing this. I feel as though the change of pace and never having the same situation twice would motivate me to work through the day.
Cindy's Feedback
Very good. Drawing on past experience to make the case for future success is a good strategy.
Anonymous Answer
In my prior employment doing telephone-compliant processing from home, I found that customers were most satisfied when their calls were answered in a timely manner. I consider it to be a good shift when there is not much ideal time and callers are being served promptly.
Marcie's Feedback
By mentioning your prior phone experience, you show that you're capable in this area. Good job! Can you talk a bit more about why you don't mind this part of the job? Do you enjoy the variety and the conversation with different kinds of people? Do you look forward to helping lots of people over the phone each shift?
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