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Public Safety Telecommunicator I Trainee: 911 Operator/Dispatcher - Chesapeake, United States - City of Chesapeake
Description
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can be a part of a team that helps save lives every day?Are you able to stay calm while providing excellent customer service in emergency situations?
If so, why not make a positive impact on others by answering the call that will make a difference in someone's life as a Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Operator/Dispatcher0
Under general supervision, the selected candidate for Public Safety Telecommunicator will be responsible for receiving, processing, relaying, and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, as well as providing information and referrals for police, fire, emergency medical services, and other public safety-related matters; works on an assigned/rotation shift and overtime when operations necessitate; attend and successfully complete the Basic Dispatch Academy and On-The-Job ( OJT ) training for the Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Operator/Dispatcher) to include achievement of all required certifications and completion of OJT as designated by the Department of Criminal Services ( DCJS ) within a twenty-four (24) month period.
This is an Alpha classified position requiring employees to work during inclement weather, catastrophic events, and major/emergency situations regardless of the City's operational status and is subject to respond immediately for duty.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Performance Standard:
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of operations of telephony and computer-aided dispatch systems, and thorough knowledge and understanding of operating procedures, operational orders, directives, policies, and procedures along with their application; maintain required certifications.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:Requires a high school diploma, GED , or specialized vocational training in telecommunications.
Experience:None required.
Special Certifications and Licenses:Special skills or equipment certification may be required. Must be a United States citizen or a lawful resident for the past 10 consecutive years.
Special Requirements:Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
-At least six (6) months of prior customer service or call center experience is preferred.
-Ability to type at least 50 WPM and 5705 KPH Data Entry
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