Emergency Communications Dispatcher — New Hire Signing Bonus

City-of-Suffolk; Hall (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

The City of Suffolk's Emergency Communications Center is seeking a New Dispatcher to work a 12-hour shift, answering 911 and non-emergency calls, and dispatching Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies. You will operate a multi-line system, TDD, and CAD to coordinate responders and protect public safety.

Starting salary is $54,017 with a $2,500 signing bonus after successful completion of training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, CPR recertification, EMD training, Basic

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED or equivalent.
• Must obtain bi-annual CPR re-certification.
• Must obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch Training and Basic Dispatcher State Certification.
• Ability to obtain VCIN/NCIC certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-line phone system and TDD to receive and screen calls.
• Dispatch Police, Fire, EMS, and Animal Control to incidents.
• Monitor CAD data and relay information to responders.
• Notify agencies to assist in emergencies.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions using EMD protocols.
• Maintain records and enter data in CAD and databases.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio operations

Communication

Language interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

VCIN/NCIC

EMD software

Job description

The City of Suffolk's Emergency Communications Center is seeking a New Dispatcher to work a 12-hour shift, answering 911 and non-emergency calls, and dispatching Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies. You will operate a multi-line system, TDD, and CAD to coordinate responders and protect public safety.

Starting salary is $54,017 with a $2,500 signing bonus after successful completion of training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, CPR recertification, EMD training, Basic