Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Data Transcriber)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and access.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in first-aid and CPR.
• Must be able to pass an audiology examination.
• Must be able to pass an optometry examination that includes being able to vividly distinguish colors.
• Subject to work emergency overtime
• Must obtain and maintain 911 communications certification in Emergency Medical dispatch (EMD) within 90 days of appointment.
• Must obtain a 40 hour basic Telecommunicator training program within 9 months of appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain an active National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 9 months of appointment.
• Position is subject to shift work.
• Subject to work an alternate work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including nights, weekends and holidays).
• Performance of duties is in a highly stressful, restricted office environment.
• Must obtain and maintain continuing Dispatch and Intrusion Detection education requirements within 9 months of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain training in the Emergency Management System within 9 months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a certification in either the Public Safety Dispatcher Course or Telecommunicator I and II within 9 months of employment.
• Must be able to input data at a rate of 30 words per minute (WPM) using a standard keyboard.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in hazardous materials awareness within 9 months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain training and/or certifications as required to perform duties as associated to this position within 9 months of employment.
• Please see "Additional Information" for other Conditions of Employment.