Dispatcher Security and Emergency Services

654 Wind Crest, Inc.; Windcrest (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO Plans

Volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location. You will dispatch both emergency and routine calls for service, while also building a rapport with residents and visitors by providing personalized customer service and hospitality.

The role offers a path to impact safety in a caring community, with day and night shifts, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness while dealing calmly with emergencies, ambiguity, and new challenges.
• Effective communication skills with residents, visitors, and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Track all pertinent information during your shift, and initiate the first level of the incident report for Security and Emergency Services Officer completion.
• Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living.
• Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations.
• Monitor Fire Alarm System.
• Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Tools

911 call-taking

Emergency medical systems

Job description

Location: Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

Our Security and Emergency Services department is currently seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location. You will dispatch both emergency and routine calls for service, while also building a rapport with residents and visitors by providing personalized customer service and hospitality. Make a difference in people's lives and become part of a team that makes safety a top priority.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00, based on experience Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly Applications are accepted on the ongoing basis

SCHEDULE: Day shift: WEEK 1: MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY – 6 AM - 6 PM WEEK 2: SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 6 AM – 6 PM Night shift: WEEK 1: MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY – 6 PM - 6 AM WEEK 2: SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 6 PM – 6 AM

How you will make an impact

• Track all pertinent information during your shift, and initiate the first level of the incident report for Security and Emergency Services Officer completion
• Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living
• Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations
• Monitor Fire Alarm System
• Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed

What you will need

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness while dealing calmly with emergencies, ambiguity, and new challenges
• Effective communication skills with residents, visitors, and staff at all levels

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.