Per Diem Public Safety Dispatcher — Entry Level

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is seeking individuals to start a career in emergency communications. This per diem entry-level position operates the radio interface between ambulances and hospitals, answers the telephone, and enters data into a computer.

Training is provided with potential move to full-time within the Communications Division. Required skills include computer proficiency, attention to detail, typing at 30 wpm, multitasking, and

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good typing skills (30 wpm), the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential to the position.
• AA/EEO qualifications: CPR certificate required.
• 40 hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the radio interface between ambulances and hospitals.
• Answer a telephone and log calls.
• Enter data into a computer.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Typing

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CPR certificate

40-hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate

Job description

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is seeking individuals to start a career in emergency communications. This per diem entry-level position operates the radio interface between ambulances and hospitals, answers the telephone, and enters data into a computer.

Training is provided with potential move to full-time within the Communications Division. Required skills include computer proficiency, attention to detail, typing at 30 wpm, multitasking, and