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JENKINS SERVICES GROUP

Dispatcher

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A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.

$48,740 / year median in the U.S.

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Dispatcher Fully Remote Northern Virginia Headquarters
  • Chantilly, VA 20151 Overview Salary Range $15.00
  • $17.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Admin
  • Clerical Description
JOB SUMMARY
This is a non-exempt position. The person in this role will handle a variety of branch-specific tasks along with some tasks that benefit the company. Tasks will include, but not limited to, answering incoming phone calls, relaying messages, updating notes in our different databases. This person must keep open & continuous communication with branch/company employees, managers, etc. This position reports to a local branch manager.
DISPATCHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Promptly answer incoming calls through the call flow program with the highest level of customer service. Transfer calls from incoming clients, Third Party Administrators & adjusters to the appropriate project manager or department. When answering phones, accept/decline "call-in" requests per current company process/guidelines. Update notes in our company's databases. Dispatch assignments and direct sale leads to the emergency service personnel to ensure contact is made in an expedited fashion. Update external databases promptly to ensure the company stays in compliance. Audit the database to ensure correct data is making its way into the system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
: Applicants must possess a high school diploma. Six months to one-year related customer service experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Must have a pleasant and friendly mannerism in the office and customers on the telephone.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
: Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of the organization.
COMPUTER SKILLS
: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of databases, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a professional office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Description Dispatcher Fully Remote Northern Virginia Headquarters
  • Chantilly, VA 20151 Overview Salary Range $15.00
  • $17.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Admin
  • Clerical Description
JOB SUMMARY
This is a non-exempt position. The person in this role will handle a variety of branch-specific tasks along with some tasks that benefit the company. Tasks will include, but not limited to, answering incoming phone calls, relaying messages, updating notes in our different databases. This person must keep open & continuous communication with branch/company employees, managers, etc. This position reports to a local branch manager.
DISPATCHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Promptly answer incoming calls through the call flow program with the highest level of customer service. Transfer calls from incoming clients, Third Party Administrators & adjusters to the appropriate project manager or department. When answering phones, accept/decline "call-in" requests per current company process/guidelines. Update notes in our company's databases. Dispatch assignments and direct sale leads to the emergency service personnel to ensure contact is made in an expedited fashion. Update external databases promptly to ensure the company stays in compliance. Audit the database to ensure correct data is making its way into the system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
: Applicants must possess a high school diploma. Six months to one-year related customer service experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Must have a pleasant and friendly mannerism in the office and customers on the telephone.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
: Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of the organization.
COMPUTER SKILLS
: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of databases, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a professional office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.