24/7 Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Marin City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks a Communications Dispatcher Lateral to operate a range of emergency communications equipment and dispatch sheriff/police, fire, and medical resources. The role requires handling emergencies with independence within established policies and procedures, including possible Mobile Command Center duty.

Applicants should be able to work 24/7 shifts, including weekends and holidays, and maintain composure under extended stress while using radios,

Qualifications

• Operates emergency communications equipment across sheriff/police and fire/medical resources.
• Must handle emergencies with independence within policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates information to determine jurisdiction and dispatches appropriate units.
• Operates transmitters, receivers, radio consoles, teletype and computer systems.
• Receives emergency medical calls and instructs callers using EMS dispatch program.
• Provides information and direction to the public and assists field personnel.
• Files documents and supports dispatch operations; may operate Mobile Command Center.

Skills

Emergency communications

Two-way radio

Typing

Data entry

Radio consoles

Tools

Radio consoles

Teletype

Enhanced 911

Computer systems

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks a Communications Dispatcher Lateral to operate a range of emergency communications equipment and dispatch sheriff/police, fire, and medical resources. The role requires handling emergencies with independence within established policies and procedures, including possible Mobile Command Center duty.

Applicants should be able to work 24/7 shifts, including weekends and holidays, and maintain composure under extended stress while using radios,