9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech 1/11)

Elkhart County Governmental Position Vacancy Notice

Elkhart County 9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech I/II) Department: Elkhart County 9-1-1 (PSCC) Hiring Range: Starting $23.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $25.00/hour depending on experience (CT II) Benefits: • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance • FREE Primary Care Health Clinic • Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program • Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b • 14 Paid Holidays Annually • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time • Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Position To Be Filled: ASAP Hours & Days Of Work: Must Be Available To Work Any Shift Assigned (Days, Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, And Holiday Coverage) This Is A 24-Hour Operation And A 40-Hour Work Week Location Of Position: Elkhart County Public Safety Communications Center (911) Travel Requirement: None Job Summary: This Is An Entry Level Position For Extensive Training In The (911) Dispatch Routine And Qualification As A Communications Tech II; Responsible For Multiple Activities In The Emergency Response Process; Will Answer And Dispatch Multiple Personnel In Response To Telephone Calls Regarding Emergency And Potentially Life-Threatening Situations; Responsible For Operation Of IDACS Computer Terminal, Maintenance Of Records, And Appropriate Response To Calls Following Set Guidelines. Job Requirements: • High School Diploma Or GED • Will Be Expected To Meet Qualifications For A Communications Tech II, Be Certified As An IDACS Computer Operator And CPR Certification Within 6 Months • Ability To Perform Multiple Tasks, Work At A Computer Terminal And Enter Data • Pre-Employment Background Check And Polygraph • Good Typing Skills (Minimum Of 35 Wpm)