Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical insurance

Dental and life insurance

403(b) match plan

Employer paid disability

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health, Inc. is seeking a Communications Officer for the LCHSD Police Dept. The role involves receiving and documenting calls for service across the organization and dispatching officers, while monitoring alarms, cameras, and access control.

The position requires high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, NCIC certification within 6 months, and a valid SC driver''s license, with training in CJIS Security and awareness. Strong English reading/writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of communication, law enforcement or related experience.
• NCIC certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• Valid South Carolina driver''s license and acceptable driving record.
• Successfully complete training in Criminal Justice Information Systems Security and Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Answers emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
• Prioritizes and dispatches appropriate personnel to calls for service.
• Monitors cameras, access doors and alarms (emergency, infant abduction, fire, burglar, weapons detection).
• Uses CAD and incident reporting systems to document all calls for service completely and accurately.
• Coordinates requests to outside agencies (police, fire, EMS) as needed.
• Ensures proper management of department warrants processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Public safety experience

MS Office

NCIC certification

Valid SC driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Lexington Health, Inc. is seeking a Communications Officer for the LCHSD Police Dept. The role involves receiving and documenting calls for service across the organization and dispatching officers, while monitoring alarms, cameras, and access control.

The position requires high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, NCIC certification within 6 months, and a valid SC driver''s license, with training in CJIS Security and awareness. Strong English reading/writing skills are essential.