by AllThingsECC.com | May 20, 2021 | Jobs
Under general supervision, receives and dispatches calls and messages for Police, Fire and/or Emergency Medical Services. Maintains radio contact with mobile units and researches and verifies information requested by administrative/patrol staff. Enters collected information into the record management database application (Spillman). Communications Officers may be assigned to a day, swing, or graveyard shift on a regular rotational basis that includes working nights, weekends and holidays.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to one year of work experience in Communications involving one or more the following areas…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 20, 2021 | Jobs
Qualifications:
- Experience: Experience functioning as an EMD-I.
- Required Education: High school or equivalency.
- Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certified by NAED within 90 days of date of hire, Emergency Telecommunicator Course (ETC) or successful completion during initial orientation.
- Other: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Working knowledge of all communication center policies and procedures. Ability to function as a team member within the department. Proficiency with call-creation of emergency and non-emergency incidents to include the following:
- 1) Make decisions quickly and accurately based on prior guidance provided to you.
- 2) Enter data or information (such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequence, etc.) into a computer using a keyboard…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 18, 2021 | Jobs
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Performs dispatch duties for the Franklin County Consolidated Communications Department – receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue and Haz-Mat response; receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for various government agencies, utility companies, and other service agencies; monitoring radio communications; providing directions and other information to officers in the field; and calling wrecker companies, etc.
· Enters information into the system regarding wanted or missing persons as well as enter stolen items
· Provides routine assistance and information to callers, such as taking messages, providing directions, routing calls, etc. Initiates calls to persons at the request of officers…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 18, 2021 | Jobs
Join our team at SLVECC! Our Communications Officers often make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety personnel. SLVECC’s Communications Officers receive calls for one or a combination of emergency situations that require police, fire, and medical services, and dispatch the appropriate personnel and equipment in response to the calls. Communications Officers are the critical link between callers and first responders.
SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under general supervision of the Training Coordinator and Shift Supervisor, employee will learn and become competent to receive, process and transmit routine non-emergency and emergency calls for police, fire, medical responders and other public safety departments via telephone and other communication devices…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 18, 2021 | Jobs
Currently, one dispatcher handles calls for all 10 fire departments, all local police departments, Essentia EMS, rescue squads, Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota State Patrol and all calls for the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, many happening simultaneously, said Audubon Fire Chief Chris Wiedenmeyer, who also leads the Becker County Fire Chiefs Association.
“The current dispatchers are limited by lack of staffing and are often overwhelmed,” Wiedenmeyer told commissioners during the open forum portion of the meeting. “The population of Becker County has increased by 2,000 residents since 2010. Our call records have increased during this time as well (and) this year we are on a pace to break previous call records,” he added…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 17, 2021 | Jobs
The City of Kingsport is currently taking applications for the following position: Communications Specialist (911 Dispatcher) Answers emergency 911 and non-emergency telephone calls, determines the nature/urgency of call and dispatches appropriate personnel, emergency vehicle(s) and/or equipment.
Education and Experience: High school graduate or high school equivalent plus one-year full time office support work. Ability to complete a course of study leading to certification to operate NCIC terminal and Emergency Medical Dispatch..
