Telecommunications Specialist Trainee - 911 Dispatcher

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, Communications Supervisor, & Training Officer, the TCST will learn to provide emergency dispatch services. This will include operating the various communication systems located in the communication center. TCST will learn to answering all incoming emergency and non-emergency 9-1-1 telephone lines and inputting each call for service, providing detailed pre-arrival instructions to callers when necessary. The TCST will learn to dispatch for police, fire and medical units, as well as other public safety and emergency responders. TCST will actively be researching and providing information for officers in the field, as well as relaying and recording information provided by patrol personnel. The TCST will learn most geographical features of Klamath County, which are necessary to effectively perform the duties of the position. The TCST will learn all aspects of the job during a 22 week intensive internal training environment, with an additional three and a half week training program in Salem, Oregon.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.61 - $38.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Free of any criminal convictions, involvement or relations to include DUII.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person