Communications Officer/Dispatcher

NATURE OF WORK
Dispatch the appropriate response with the least possible delay
Inspire the trust and confidence of the public
Serve as the vital link between Logan County Citizens and Emergency services
Prepare to handle any situation through proactive and continues education
Always here, Always ready
Treat each individual with respect and dignity
Consistently answer calls with professionalism, courtesy and compassion
Help responding agencies serve our community while acquiring and assessing accurate information.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS :
The responsibilities of a communications officer is to receive and dispatch emergency calls for Logan County. This includes dispatching for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS as well as mutual aid requests from neighboring agencies. The communications officer also provides the appropriate post- dispatch/ Pre- arrival instructions such as CPR or first aid and gathers as much information as possible from the caller to relay to first responders.
Communications Officers answer all calls that come in on 911/emergency lines as well as administrative and non - emergency lines and will act as points of contact for after hour agencies. They are to gather information from callers and assess the needs based on the information that is provided and what type of response is required. Communications officers also maintain the LEADS/NCIC records entered for Logan County Sheriff’s Office and village police departments within the county.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

A candidate for communications officer must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and must also possess exceptional communication skills, have clear audible speech and proper phone etiquette. Candidates must be able to work in a high stress and fast paced environment while being able to multi-task. Once a candidate has been selected they must obtain their Emergency Medical Dispatch training within a year of hire date. They must also have or obtain LEADS and NCIC certification by the end of their probation period.

CONDITIONS:

Must pass a thorough background check

Take a polygraph

Pass a drug test

THE FOLLOWING WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM EMPLOYMENT with the LCSO:

Domestic Violence conviction

Felony Conviction

M1-M3 conviction within the past year

Selling any illegal drug since turning age 18

TO APPLY:

Visit our website at www.logansheriff.com; scroll down a bit to an image of officers in uniform with the words "We're Hiring" in red. Click the image to open the application. Complete all items then submit. If done correctly, the page will go blank and you will receive an email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.05 - $22.65 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• On-the-job training
• Paid military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person