Communications Officer - Woodstock, United States - Shenandoah County

Shenandoah County

Verified Company

Woodstock, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. The County provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions herein described._
Receives law enforcement, fire, rescue, animal control, and related service requests and calls.
Operates radios, telephone switchboard, alarm systems, recording devices, and computer terminals.
Dispatches emergency and nonemergency equipment and personnel where and when needed, including extreme call volumes and in times of disaster.
Receives and forwards informational requests, complaints, and other calls for County departments and other agencies.
Receives and transmits messages by radio and maintains radio activity via a computer aided dispatch system.
Receives and enters caller information into a data base and answers radio communications simultaneously.
Participates in Emergency Operations Center in Communications Section.
Operates NCIC/VCIN Networks.
Prepares and maintains public safety computer records and Calls for Service Database System.
Maintains familiarity with operating procedures of agencies served.
Keeps in telephone contact with caller when situation dictates.
Maintains required certifications related to performance of duties.
Maintains surveillance cameras.
Contacts certain elderly citizens daily.

Education and Experience

Requires basic education supplemented by coursework and/or experience in public safety communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age. Ability to pass audiogram testing. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and call backs. Knowledge of communications systems, radio and teletype procedures and geography of the county are desirable.

Must have the ability to function in a stressful environment and be willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and times of disaster.

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Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer_**
Job Details:
Category
Full-time Employment Opportunities

Status
Open

Posted
March 7, 2024

Closing
Open Until Filled