What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Dispatcher/Training position at Wayne County?
County of Wayne – 911 Dispatcher/Training
This position is part-time during the training and probation period. A full-time position will be available after successful completion of all required training and certifications are obtained.
Salary is based on a 40-hour work schedule and is considered a non-exempt position. Assigned shifts may include evenings and weekends.
The base starting rate is $ 16.64 per hour, during the training period. Increase in pay rate and benefits awarded upon full-time promotion.
Job Summary: 911 Dispatcher is the first person to respond to an emergency call. Dispatchers must be able to perform the following requirements:
* Possess good communication skills
*Collect personal and location information from callers
* Dispatch Police, Fire, or Medical units to the site of the emergency
* Instruct callers on life-saving procedures
* Provide available information to emergency responders
* Provide emotional reassurance to the distraught or suicidal callers
* At times handle high radio traffic from multiple units
* Handle non-emergency calls and after-hour calls for County Agencies
* Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasking necessary with multiple levels of technology. Work in close proximity with other employees for 8 to 12-hour periods.
Geographic knowledge of Wayne County is a plus. Medical or Emergency Response knowledge is also a plus.
To Apply:
Applications can be obtained at www.waynecountypa.gov and mailed to:
Wayne County, 911 Director 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, or
Emailed to bturner@waynecountypa.gov
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Honesdale, PA 18431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17