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Public Safety Telecommunicator

This critical role serves as the vital communications link between the public needing help and emergency services response. They are typically the first point of contact when a citizen reaches out for help. This entails a candidate to be able to work independently in a high-stress environment while receiving and evaluating incoming emergency and administrative requests for emergency services, (law enforcement, fire rescue and/or medical services). Using training and procedures, employees will triage requests for service, providing guidance and assistance to the public in life and death situations. Additionally, they will coordinate the response of appropriate first responders and/or additional agencies through radio communications to high-risk and high-stress situations, with the objective of keeping all involved safe. This position qualifies for a one-time hiring bonus of $2,500 , which is contingent upon a three-year employment commitment with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator.

Position Duties

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Utilizes training and policies, prioritizes emergency and non-emergency calls received via multiple technological platforms (landline telephone, wireless device, text message, automated data, and various other communications devices and tools)
• Screens caller information and analyzes data swiftly to determine the nature of the incident, required resources and scene safety.
• Interprets automatic number and automatic location data provided by the emergency communications phone system, along with the mapping software, to verify caller location.
• Controls the call, provides pre-arrival instructions and de-escalation techniques during life or death situations.
• Quickly processes and accurately documents information using a variety of highly skilled systems across five to eight computer monitors.
• Ascertains appropriate resources required and coordinates with surrounding agencies to dispatch field first responders.
• Dispatches field first responders and controls radio traffic using a highly sophisticated radio system. Responsible for communicating pertinent details to field first responders, coordinating responses with surrounding agencies, making appropriate notifications and monitoring and acknowledging radio channel(s).
• Keeps track of activities utilizing a computer aided dispatch system and handles requests from field first responders by recording incident data.
• Ability to remain calm, vigilant and able to adjust to rapidly changing situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Requires a valid Florida Driver's License
• Must pass a typing test of 35 wpm and successfully complete the CritiCall Pre-Employment test administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
• Employees must successfully pass the Florida Department of Health's Public Safety Telecommunicators exam to obtain certification within 12 months of hire (must be maintained for the duration of employment).
• Employees must obtain CIJS Basic Certification within six months of hire (and maintained for duration of employment)
• Must be dependable, self-motivated and team-oriented individual with a desire to provide service to the community.
• Requires the ability to properly respond to crisis situations requiring quick decisions. Must be able to cope in a safe manner with stressful situations.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in an emergency communications center and work level can fluctuate from minimal to fast-paced and high volume.
• The normal work schedule is twelve hours; 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm or 8:00 pm – 8:00 am, with every other weekend off; subjected to extended workdays and hours to meet operational needs in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Employees are subject to mandatory scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and/or holidays and natural disasters to ensure minimum staffing 24/7, as this position is essential and must report to work during times when the government/agency is closed.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including polygraph and psychological exam, reference/employment/neighborhood checks, submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicious for drug tests while employed with BCSO.

Applicants hired into this position must agree to remain employed with the agency for a minimum of three years from their official date of hire. Employees who voluntarily or involuntarily separate from employment before the completion of this three-year period are required to immediately reimburse BCSO for the cost of background and administrative fees.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.