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    Public Safety Communications Call Taker PT - Fort Pierce, United States - St. Lucie County, FL

    St. Lucie County, FL
    St. Lucie County, FL Fort Pierce, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    This position is 20 hours per week only and does not include Health Insurance.


    APPLICATION PROCESS:

    • Submit online application for consideration.
    • Critical Test: Must receive a score of 80% or higher and 3500 KPH (keystrokes per hour) to be considered for an interview.
    • Interview
    • If hired, pre-employment background screening will be conducted.

    MAJOR FUNCTION:
    The Public Safety Communications Call Taker receives emergency and non-emergency calls for service. This position provides optimum customer service to callers under significant emotional strain and stress.

    Work is performed effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment under the general supervision of the Public Safety Communications Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor.

    KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


    Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of geography of area, its road network and surrounding area.
    • Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures for call taking.
    • Knowledge of the computer formats.
    • Knowledge of computer aided dispatch (CAD).

    Abilities:

    • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
    • Ability to work under high stress.
    • Ability to maintain a variety of clerical records.
    • Ability to write and report information quickly, accurately, and correctly in English language.
    • Ability to process and record data quickly on a data processing type card and other ledgers.
    • Ability to type 30 words per minute after two months from the date of employment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with co-workers and the general public.
    • With training, ability to operate telephone equipment, and high-speed computer terminal.
    • Ability to identify incoming call types and handle appropriately.
    • Ability to workdays, nights, and weekends with the flexibility to change work schedule with limited notice.

    Skills:

    • Good diction and active listening.
    • Good customer service skills.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

    • Receives all incoming calls on telephone lines and channels them to proper department.
    • Receives all complaints and assigns complaint numbers.
    • Notifies fire department of all emergency messages related to fire or rescue.
    • Performs related work as requested or assigned.

    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
    During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.

    County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.


    ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

    Must have good eyesight and good hearing in both ears and be capable of wearing a head set with an ear insert device during shift hours.

    Must have a clear speaking voice. Use of both hand and fingers with dexterity. Occasional walking and frequent standing. Ability to lift 30lbs occasionally. Ability to handle a high volume of stress. Good hand/eye coordination.


    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS:
    Constant work inside the office in a sedentary posture. Must be willing to do shift work.


    WORK HAZARDS:
    Possible vision dysfunction due to heavy computer work.


    SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED:
    None


    EDUCATION:
    Graduation from a high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma, or an equivalent recognized certification.


    EXPERIENCE:
    A minimum of 2 years' experience in a 9-1-1 Communications Center work as a Public Safety Telecommunicator.

    LICENSE,


    CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:
    Valid Florida's Driver's License and must maintain a good driving record. A valid Florida Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (FSS certification.

    Pay Grade C0

    Driving Position - Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position.

    PRE-


    EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
    This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 1 background screening.

    Union Non-Union XExempt Non-Exempt X

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