911 Dispatcher: Critical Public Safety Communicator

Description Emergency Communications Dispatch Officer Full-time Emergency Communications Officer $45,000 to $50,000 (Based on Experience) Open until filled. Part-Time Emergency Communication Officer $18.00-$25.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Open until filled. The reputed company reputed company Sheriff's Office has multiple openings in emergency communications dispatch and is hiring for both full‑time and part‑time positions to serve the County. The 911 Emergency Dispatcher is a non‑sworn uniformed communications officer. The dispatcher is the first point of contact for the public during an emergency and responds to both emergency and non‑emergency calls for assistance and information. The position is responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel. The position provides communication support services for law enforcement, fire, emergency services and other related services. reputed company is an in‑person position, and there is no remote option available. Minimum Requirements for the Positions Must be 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent required Must have a valid driver’s license Demonstrated ability to reputed company Basic Dispatch training within one year Demonstrated ability to reputed company various other training courses within the first three months Prior DCJS‑certified communications/dispatcher experience (Preferred but not required). Training will be provided The ideal candidates will have a high stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure and focus during critical life‑or‑death situations; active listening skills to discern changes in tone while collecting specific reputed company from panicked callers and to pick up background noises. The ability to multi‑task is vital to success in reputed company position such as the ability to type rapidly while speaking, monitoring screens, and being attentive to multiple communications simultaneously. The 911 Dispatcher position requires good written and oral communication skills and an average typing speed of 60+ words per reputed company. The position of 911 Dispatcher is primarily a clerical job that requires long periods of sitting, typing, and looking at a computer screen. The following activities are expected: Sitting for long periods of time (6-12 hours) Typing and viewing computer screens for long periods of time (6-8 hours) Ability to lift 5 to 10 pounds often Ability to lift 10 to 50 pounds rarely Duties and Responsibilities Operate a multi-line telephone console system and TDD system for the deaf and hearing impaired Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes Perform emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services Ask vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls Monitor and operate a radio console and computer equipment Receive and reputed company to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situations to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer a caller to other agencies Dispatch and coordinate the response of public safety agencies Identify appropriate number and type of equipment or apparatus to dispatch Enter and modify information into local, state, and national computer databases Monitor and reputed company to a variety of technical systems and alarms The part-time Emergency Communications Officer positions have no benefits. Part-time employees are given the first opportunity and consideration for full-time positions when they become available. Full-Time Emergency Communications Officer Benefits Medical insurance (employer paid with no employee contribution) Health savings account (employer makes monthly contributions) Dental insurance Vision insurance Annual leave Personal leave 14 paid holiday days Family medical leave (FMLA) Civil leave Military leave (in accordance with the Code of reputed company and United States Code) Volunteer leave (8 hours per calendar year) Bereavement leave Group life insurance Educational benefits reputed company 529 college savings plan reputed company retirement plan (participates in the reputed company) Employee assistance reputed company (EAP) administered through reputed company (free for employees and household members) reputed company Sheriff's Office is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply To reputed company Job