Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Department : FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit :
Position Type : Permanent Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$17.45 hourly, which includes a $1.60 hourly Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator incentive . Central Area / Rockledge / Emergency Operations Center.
Work schedule is shift work and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level protective service work dispatching fire rescue and emergency medical units throughout Brevard County.
Work involves the use of computerized dispatch systems, radio operations, and a high level of clear communications. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit through the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 2969.
OR two (2) years in the Military Radio Communications field is preferred. Additional qualifying education and / or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatching (NAEMD) certification is preferred. National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatching (NAEFD) certification is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to take the CritiCall examination and receive a minimum passing score of 80% for the Non-Data Entry categories and a Data Entry category score of 2856-3000 keystrokes per minute.
Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, the Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed and extended shift hours when required. Must be able to work mandatory overtime in accordance with the most current International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Bargaining Agreement.
Must be of good moral character, as determined by a local Clerk of Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal background investigation.
Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Must not have been on probation for the conviction of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as defined by law, within the last three (3) years.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
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Last updated : 2024-02-23
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