9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech 1/11)

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

9-1-1 DISPATCHER/OPERATOR (COMM TECH I/II)

DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County 9-1-1 (PSCC)

HIRING RANGE: Starting $23.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $25.00/hour depending on experience (CT II)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: MUST be available to work any shift assigned (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage) This is a 24-hour operation and a 40-hour work week

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Public Safety Communications Center (911)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: None

Job Summary

This is an entry level position for extensive training in the (911) dispatch routine and qualification as a Communications Tech II; responsible for multiple activities in the emergency response process; will answer and dispatch multiple personnel in response to telephone calls regarding emergency and potentially life-threatening situations; responsible for operation of IDACS computer terminal, maintenance of records, and appropriate response to calls following set guidelines.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Will be expected to meet qualifications for a Communications Tech II, be certified as an IDACS computer operator and CPR certification within 6 months
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, work at a computer terminal and enter data
• Pre-employment background check and polygraph
• Good typing skills (Minimum of 35 wpm)
  
  

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer