9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech 1/11) - Elkhart County, IN : Job Details

9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech 1/11) JobID: 1116

Position Type:

Public Safety/Communication Technician II

Date Posted:

11/12/2024

Location:

PSCC

Date Available:

11/12/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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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 $20.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $22.00/hour depending on experience (CT II)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

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) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-####

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer