E911 Dispatcher

Responsibilities, skills:

• Process and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls
• Maintain logs for all responding units through a computer aided dispatch system
• Run information through NCIC (National Criminal Information Center) computer as requested by law enforcement
• Use a computer based mapping system to guide responders and locate callers who cannot provide location information.
• Many of these tasks will be performed simultaneously. The applicant will need the ability to develop multi-tasking skills that will often influence the outcome of life or death situations. This job does have a rather demanding schedule with some mandatory overtime. The shifts are 12 hours, 6a-6p and 6p-6a, rotating days and nights every 2 months, with on-call requirements after skills are developed. After hiring there will be on-the-job training as well as several certification courses provided. Those include but are not limited to 40-hour basic telecommunicator, CPR/AED, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Fire Dispatch, Emergency Police Dispatch and NCIC certification.

Experience:

Emergency dispatch or public safety experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicant must pass a thorough background check that includes but is not limited to a criminal history check through the NCIC database and pass a drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person