Telecommunicator I(Part-Time)

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Kentucky is seeking a technically skilled dispatcher to coordinate emergency and non-emergency responses by telecommunication. The role requires operating a communications console, analyzing messages, and typing accurately under pressure.

Applicants must meet high school graduation, obtain DCI/Telecommunicator/EMD and CPR certifications, and be able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain DCI, Basic Telecommunicator, EMD and CPR certifications.
• Experience in dispatching or in law-enforcement/EMS/fire dispatching preferred.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts.
• Must type 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch equipment and personnel for emergencies and non-emergencies.
• Operate communications console for extended periods.
• Analyze communications and maintain accurate typing.
• Interact calmly with the public and responders under stress.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $19.74 per hour.

Position Summary:

This position performs technical work dispatching law enforcement, medical, fire, rescue and other equipment and personnel in response to emergency and non-emergency situations. Other requirements include working at a communications console for extended periods of time, analyzing communications, detailed & accurate typing, and speaking distinctly. Applicants will need to possess the ability to deal courteously with the public and emergency responders under stressful conditions. Position involves working varying shifts, which will include weekend and holiday schedules..

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain DCI (Division of Criminal Investigations), Basic Telecommunicator, EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) and CPR certifications.
• Prefer persons with experience in computerized dispatching or in law-enforcement, EMS, or fire dispatching, and the knowledge of the Halifax County area.
• This position requires working scheduled shifts.
• The position requires the ability to type 45 wpm.