911 Dispatcher

911 Dispatcher 604 East 2nd Street, Fowler, IN 47944 $45,000

• $53,000 a year
• Full-time $45,000
• $53,000 a year
• Full-time Minimum Qualifications Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED Pass a background check with no felony convictions or pending charges Obtain and maintain required certifications

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CPR, T-CPR, IDACS, EMD, LED, AND FED

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory attendance may be required for coverage during community and natural disasters

TYPICAL DUTIES

Receives all incoming telephone calls for emergency law enforcement, fire, and EMS services in Benton County Receives incoming non-emergency calls and routes to the proper authority or provides caller with requested information Monitors, receives, and broadcasts calls on multiple radio frequencies; dispatches required units according to established procedure Maintains communications with all law enforcement and other emergency units operating within the boundaries of Benton County Operate the

IDACS/NCIC

computer system Knowledge, Skillls, Abilities, & Other Extensive knowledge of county geography Knowledge of telephone answering techniques, radio dispatching policies and procedures Knowledge of governmental agencies and community service agencies at a sufficient level to direct callers to the appropriate authority Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise, and controlled manner in a wide variety of circumstances with good diction in a well-modulated voice Ability to simultaneously communicate, interpret communications, and enter data into a computer terminal with speed and accuracy Ability to react quickly and calmly in a variety of life threatening and emergency situations Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to work any shift Ability to handle irate and hysterical callers in a calm, courteous, and professional manner Ability to work under stress and to exercise discretion and independent judgement in a variety of situations

SCHEDULE

Hours are 6p-6a

EST 2-2-3

Schedule Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00

• $53,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person