Communications Deputy

POSITION SUMMARY:

Receives emergency and business calls and dispatches law enforcement officers, fire and ambulance equipment. Does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Communications Sergeant. An employee in this position requires certification by DPSST .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of Work: (Illustrative only)

An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. However, these examples do not include all specific tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Receive, process and prioritize 911 calls for police, fire and emergency medical services.

2. Dispatch police, fire and emergency medical services; maintain contact with all units on assignment; maintain status and location of police, fire and medical units.

3. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems.

4. Monitor and operate a variety of communications equipment, including multiple radio frequencies, telephone and computer systems.

5. Answer questions and provide information to the public.

6. Provide "pre-arrival" medical instruction via telephone.

7. Performs a variety of clerical and record keeping duties involving criminal matters being processed by the Sheriff's Office.

8. Monitors burglar alarms; makes appropriate notifications.

9. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of other employees is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to interpret and give both verbal and written instructions

Ability to maintain composure and calm others in emergency and stressful situations.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and make sound decisions in emergency and routine situations.

Ability to comprehend and interpret laws, rules and regulations and directives.

Ability to exercise good judgment and common sense in application of established policies and procedures.

Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone. Ability to input and retrieve computer data quickly; type 45 wpm Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduation or equivalent GED certificate.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedure; computer equipment; proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation,

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid Oregon driver's license.

Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatch certification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Curry County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). PREA prohibits CCSO from hiring, or promoting anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living/nursing home, hospice, etc.).

This standard requires CCSO to conduct background checks on all applicants considered for employment or promotion to consider any incidents of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment in determining whether to hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.60 - $33.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $34