911 Telecommunicator I

Franklin County, PA; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

Dental coverage

Vision care

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Franklin County Department of Emergency Services is seeking a motivated 911 Telecommunicator I to serve the community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes service, responsiveness, and commitment to public safety.

Applicants should have 1–2 years in communications or EMS, be CPR certified, and obtain IAED Telecommunicator training and related certifications within the specified timelines after hire.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in communications, public safety, or EMS.
• Must be certified in CPR, Class “C”.
• Must possess or obtain IAED 40 hour Telecommunicator training, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Fire Dispatch, Emergency Police Dispatch, and Pennsylvania State Police CLEAN Operator program within three (3) months of hire.

Skills

Public safety experience

CPR Certification

IAED Telecommunicator training

Job description

Are you a motivated, service-driven individual? If so, we need to talk. We are looking for someone who wants to become a 911 Telecommunicator I at Franklin County Department of Emergency Services! We want a self-starter who wants to make a difference and give back to their community.

Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000+ residents that call this beautiful area "home."

One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in field of communications, public safety, or EMS. Must be certified in and maintain certification in CPR, Class “C”. Must possess or obtain certification in the IAED (International Academy of Emergency Dispatch) 40 hour Telecommunicator training, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Fire Dispatch, Emergency Police Dispatch, and Pennsylvania State Police CLEAN Operator program within three (3) months of date of hire. Must Complete the Franklin County PEMA approved training program per Act 12 (The 911 Emergency Communications Services Act) within six (6) months of date of hire.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!

Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.