What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Telecommunicator position at County of Elk?
Job Posting
The County of Elk has openings for Full Time 911 Dispatchers in the Office of Emergency Services.
This is an entry-level professional position involving extensive, incremental instruction in 9-l-l emergency & non-emergency call taking, emergency and non-emergency response dispatching, crisis management and record keeping skills. An employee in this position undertakes theoretical & practical instruction in emergency telecommunication skills, utilizing automated communication networks to receive information from the public and to disseminate the same among telecommunicators and first responders of emergency and non-emergency public services.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.70 with an attractive Benefit package. This is a Non-Exempt, Union position. The candidate must be able to work both shifts, day shift and overnight shift, weekends and holidays. Due to the nature of the position a criminal history and background check will be conducted on all candidates.
Potential candidates must possess a clear firm voice, typing is required and a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Applications are available at the Commissioner’s Office daily from 8:30AM to 4:00PM or online at www.countyofelkpa.com and then go to the Employment section.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16