911 Telecommunicator

Job Title

The current vacancy is in the Emergency Communications Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

Position Summary

Answer 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, the interdepartmental calls from police, fire and ambulance services, and calls from other public safety agencies. Monitor four to six computer screens, while efficiently gathering, prioritizing, and documenting caller information. Provide callers with the appropriate advice or referral, or initiate police, fire, and/or emergency medical (EMS) services to the caller. Perform data channel duties when scheduled. Operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), 800 MHz radio, multiple sophisticated communications equipment systems, and perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed

Operate multi-line 9-1-1 emergency phone system; respond to emergency and non-emergency calls by either handling directly or transferring to appropriate agencies. Condense large amounts of information into readable, sensible typed remarks in a timely manner and use appropriate acronyms and codes essential to appropriate call processing. Maintain familiarity with the standard operating procedures and appropriate manuals that provide thorough knowledge of Emergency Communications Center operations and procedures. Access and operate multiple federal, state and local data base systems to query, enter, modify, clear and cancel information as requested. Compose and/or send various teletypes or comprehend and process correctly those received. Provide excellent customer service to community members and law enforcement requests for information. Comprehensive knowledge of the geography of all agencies served including the location of streets, important structures and landmarks. Ability to use a computerized map. Prioritize and effectively relay requests by radio, phone, electronic format or fax from law enforcement personnel, or other public safety agencies. Contact outside public service divisions as requested and relay response information as required. Provide on-going timely updates within CAD for law or fire dispatcher or responding field personnel as you receive information. Keep supervisor advised of operational needs. Testify in court when required. Deal with sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner by maintaining confidentiality. Must be reliable and dependable and report for work on a consistent and predictable basis. May train new employees and provide coaching and complete daily observation reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Experience: Two years of customer service experience; or one year of experience where providing service for police, fire and EMS services was the primary responsibility. Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience. Certifications/Licensure: None. Finger printing: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI require the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) to submit fingerprint cards of new employees and to keep them on file for every employee that has access to their databases. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA): Certification by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for authorized access to the Portals/MNJIS (Minnesota Justice Information System) computer system required after hire and the ability to maintain this certification every two (2) years.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated: Training and Experience Rating = 100%. Eligible List: The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a 911 Telecommunicator. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted. The names of all applicants who score within the top 100 will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application. Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9. Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.