Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job posted until filled.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to receive incoming emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatch calls for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other personnel and services in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
Additional duties include: N/A
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Requires performing skilled work involving rules/ systems with almost constant problem solving. Requires manuals and maps to solve practical problems, filling our forms, filing entering information into cad. Requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Requires staying calm during stressful emergency situations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: N/A
Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: N/A
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements:
The physical activities required for this position involve:
Standing: some of the time; walking: some of the time; sitting: most of the time; using hands: all of the time; reaching with hands and arms: some of the time; climbing or balancing: some of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: some of the time; talking or hearing: all of the time; and, tasting or smelling: none of the time.
This position requires lifting:
Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.
Vision Requirements:
This position has the following special vision requirements:
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:
Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.