Public Safety Dispatcher I: Emergency Communications Trainee

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks an Emergency Services Dispatcher I to join our public safety communications team in California. Under close supervision, you will receive training in emergency dispatching, telephone and radio operations, and will dispatch personnel and equipment for sheriff patrol, fire, medical, and related services.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, the ability to work under stress, and a commitment to accurate information gathering.

Qualifications

• Six months of Clerk II or higher in classified service with public contact.
• Six months of general clerical experience with public contact and a public safety dispatch course.
• Six months of general dispatching experience (e.g., ambulance or service vehicles).
• The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience with public contact.
• Hearing must be normal in each ear.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• A thorough background investigation including a psychological exam.
• Civil Service may modify the minimum qualifications in the examination announcement.
• Knowledge of the county highways, streets, major buildings and geography.

Responsabilités

• Receive training in public safety, emergency dispatching methods and techniques.
• Dispatch personnel and equipment for Sheriff Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control and Local Government.
• Perform related work as required.

Connaissances

Public contact

Radio dispatch

Stress tolerance

Typing 40 wpm

Written communication

Geography knowledge

Listening skills

Composure under pressure

Description du poste

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks an Emergency Services Dispatcher I to join our public safety communications team in California. Under close supervision, you will receive training in emergency dispatching, telephone and radio operations, and will dispatch personnel and equipment for sheriff patrol, fire, medical, and related services.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, the ability to work under stress, and a commitment to accurate information gathering.