What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Emergency Dispatcher position at Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1?
We are hiring and accepting applications.
Are you good at:
- Remaining calm in chaotic situations?
- Helping others solve problems?
Do you ever:
- Wonder what is going on when you hear sirens?
- Wonder what is happening in the community or been called “nosey”?
- Want to save lives without getting dirty?
- Want a job that has a great work / life balance where you can get things done and have time for family?
If so, apply TODAY!
Benefits after 90 Days:
- 100% Paid Health Insurance for Employee
- 100% Paid Dental / Vision Insurance for Employee
- Sick Pay – Accrued Monthly
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance - $25K
- Paid Holidays (If working on holiday – 1 ½ hourly wage, if scheduled off – paid 8 hrs)
- Free Monthly Chiropractic Adjustment or 30 Minute Massage
- Monthly Dependent Health Care Credits
- Monthly Partial Credit for Supplemental Insurance Plans
Additional Benefits:
- Lifetime Retirement / Pension Plan (begins after 6 months)
- Paid Vacation (after 1 year)
- Longevity Stipend and Extra Paid Vacation Days!
Schedule:
We are a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 day operating facility. Rotating shifts are 12 hours. Assigned shift could be days, mid-days, evenings, or overnights. Holidays are worked as assigned.
This position is a 2-2-3 work week (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on rotating).
Example:
Week 1: WORK Monday & Tuesday, OFF Wednesday & Thursday, WORK Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Week 2: OFF Monday & Tuesday, WORK Wednesday & Thursday, OFF Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Age Requirement
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Type 36 Words per Minute
Must Pass Standardized Dispatch Test (Can be taken at home online)
Must Pass Background Check
Must Pass Drug Screen
All training is paid on-the-job training!
Responsibilities (Once trained):
- Receive incoming telephone calls on the administrative and 9-1-1 emergency phone lines and identify the proper public safety response.
- Enter all information pertaining to Calls for Service into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
- Update the CAD as to dispatched, arrive and clear of Public Safety Units and to maintain the units current location in CAD.
- Receive and properly disseminate MULES / NCIC information as governed by law and MULES policies and procedures.
You will receive a message or email with our application. Please complete the application so we can proceed. Once the application is received and the background check is done, you will complete an online Pre-Screen test.
You can also find our application at www.barrycountye911.gov. Click on the banner on the front page, “Employment Opportunities.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21