911 Dispatcher

911 Dispatchers must respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and information. They must provide dispatch and communication support services for Police, Fire, EMS, and related services.

Required Skills & Traits:

• The ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with fellow employees, representatives from other departments, and supervisors
• The ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems
• The ability to use judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters
• The ability to think quickly
• The ability to work under stressful situations
• The ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech and hearing
• The ability to follow instructions
• The ability to write clearly and spell correctly
• The ability to establish priorities and pass on information as needed

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license and not have any felony convictions or any criminal history. This includes negative interactions with law enforcement.

Candidates for this position will undergo a background investigation that meets all local, state and federal requirements, drug screen, and physical examination, which may include both a vision and hearing test. There will also be a computer simulated aptitude test.

911 dispatcher employment includes the completion of a comprehensive training program during the first year of employment. This includes classroom training and extensive on-the-job training. All training and certifications will be paid for by Iosco County 911.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,685.00 - $56,086.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person