9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicator Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicator

CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

North Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time From $22.22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Customer service First aid No experience needed High school diploma or GED EMT experience Typing 1 year Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Description Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (CCCECC) is seeking individuals who have strong customer service skills and a passion for serving others. Emergency Communications/9-1-1 is a challenging, yet gratifying career. Join our team and play a crucial role in providing public safety to our community. Make a difference, earn a competitive income with an excellent benefits package, and work in a fast-paced, public safety environment. No experience necessary. Come Save Lives With Us!

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HIRING HOURLY

$22.22 or higher based on experience

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Duties and Responsibilities Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center Public Safety Telecommunicators receive and process incoming emergency, non-emergency, and administrative calls and dispatch calls for service to law enforcement, fire agencies, and emergency medical services.

Shift Requirements:

Public Safety Telecommunicators work an 8.25-hour shift or 12.25-hour shift. The shift rotation depends upon the shift length. An essential function of this position is the ability to work any shift, therefore, we cannot guarantee assignment to a particular shift. To support the 24/7 operation of the CCCECC, Public Safety Telecommunicators are expected to work nights, weekends, holidays, and all scheduled and unscheduled overtime. This schedule may be different during classroom and on-the-job training. Employees are expected to report to work as called upon during emergencies and be prepared to stay during the duration of the event. Minimum Qualifications Must have a positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate well to a diverse group of people. Able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime (Our staff works several hundreds of hours of overtime a year) Must be willing to work the assigned shift which includes day, mid-afternoon, evening, or night shift, including weekends and holidays Employees are assigned to a shift after completing required classroom and on-the-job training Able to report to work as instructed during emergency situations and be prepared to stay during the duration of the event Must be 18 years of age or older by date of hire Have a High School Diploma or equivalent Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or possess an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Demonstrate the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) or 10,500 keystrokes per hour (KPH) Complete required applicant testing. Must have no felony convictions; no current driving suspensions misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and disposition information must be provided Pass a background investigation including driving record, employment history, employment, education, and training verification, illegal conduct (drug use, etc.), and reference check Pass a pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation Be able to successfully complete Level IV CJIS Security Awareness Training within 6 months of date of hire and maintain the certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Overnight shift Rotating shift Ability to

Commute:

North Charleston, SC 29405 (Required)

Work Location:

In person