Entry-Level Emergency Communications Dispatcher

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 54,756 - 63,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days vacation leave

21 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Free medical for the entire family

Vested retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

The County of Kauai is hiring for the position of Emergency Services Dispatcher I. This role involves dispatching Police, Fire, and emergency personnel under supervision, actively participating in training to enhance dispatching skills.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with public contact or customer service. Benefits include a base compensation of $54,756 plus a retention differential, along with generous leave policies and family medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in customer service and clerical duties.
• Ability to operate office equipment and explain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn to dispatch emergency personnel and equipment.
• Participate in training courses for dispatch.
• Handle communication from the public for emergency assistance.
• Classify and log information regarding cases.
• Perform clerical duties in the communication center.

Skills

Public contact

Customer service

Clerical duties

Radio telephone operation

Education

High school graduation

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer systems

Job description

The County of Kauai is hiring for the position of Emergency Services Dispatcher I. This role involves dispatching Police, Fire, and emergency personnel under supervision, actively participating in training to enhance dispatching skills.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with public contact or customer service. Benefits include a base compensation of $54,756 plus a retention differential, along with generous leave policies and family medical coverage.