911 Dispatcher: Life-Saving Emergency Communications

West Chester Township Police Department; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid leave (vacation, personal, sick)

Health, dental and vision benefits

Employer paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Ohio Public Employees RetirementSystem

Job summary

West Chester Township Emergency Communications Department is seeking an Emergency Communications Officer (911 Dispatcher) to provide life-saving information and rapid dispatch. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinate with Police, Fire and EMS using CAD, and maintain calm under pressure.

The position requires rotating shifts including nights and weekends. The pay rate is $28.20 per hour, with experience considered for rate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Communications/911 dispatch experience.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches Police, Fire and EMS using computer aided dispatch technology.
• Communicate information clearly to co-workers and the public; provide information and assistance daily.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Chester Township Emergency Communications Department is seeking an Emergency Communications Officer (911 Dispatcher) to provide life-saving information and rapid dispatch. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinate with Police, Fire and EMS using CAD, and maintain calm under pressure.

The position requires rotating shifts including nights and weekends. The pay rate is $28.20 per hour, with experience considered for rate.