Salary:
$36,900-$50,961

Communications Dispatcher:
$41,000--$64,975.16

Deadline: Until Filled

Job Description

A Communications Operator (911 Operator/Dispatcher) is a Public Safety Telecommunicator that is responsible for answering, processing, prioritizing, and dispatching incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service using a computer-aided dispatching system. A Communications Operator is an essential part of the First Responders team that receives calls from the public concerning law enforcement, fire, or medical emergencies. The Communications Operator evaluates the situation and decides which services to utilize by relaying instructions, asking questions, and obtaining pertinent information.

The Communications Operator will then notify the appropriate field personnel (Deputies, Firefighters, EMT’s) of where to respond via radio while providing pertinent information about the call for service while entering data into the computer-aided dispatch system. This position requires dedicated personnel that have the ability to handle and manage emergency situations, work within a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to multitask. This position is highly rewarding by providing help to our citizens and visitors when they need help the most.

$3,000.00 sign-on bonus for the position of Communications 911 Operator

Experience pay:

2 -5 years starting pay 37,260
5-10 years starting pay 38,564
10 + years starting pay 39,913
Advancement opportunities to Communications Dispatcher within 2 years starting at 40,000

Requirements:

Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must be able to work shift work, rotating shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts; Day Shift 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Night Shift 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with a four-month rotation.
Must be able to type 30 WPM, 90% accuracy.
Must pass the Ergometrics ECOMM National Exam.
Successfully pass a truth verification exam, drug screen and audiometry exam.
Must be able to multi-task and work within a high-stress environment.
No tattoos on the head, face, neck, hands, or other areas that cannot be concealed. Tattoos must not be excessive or offensive in nature.
Must be willing to give a two-year commitment to the Communications division.

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Communications Operator
Benefits
Insurance
Free Health Clinic
Free Prescriptions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Longevity Benefit
Education Reimbursement
Salary

Communications Operator
$36,000-$45,802.05

Communications Dispatcher:
$40,000-$58,398.79

OSCEOLA COUNTY SUPPORTS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS BY CALLING 407-344-5240. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS MUST BE MADE FIVE(5) DAYS IN ADVANCE.

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We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency; applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.

To Apply: Click here to apply online https://www.osceolasheriff.org/job-opportunities/communications-operator-911-operator-dispatcher/. Reference CFEC Job Posting when applying.