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-No Experience - $17.44/hour.
- Laterals - $18.68/hour.
-Lateral’s are welcome! Pay may be adjusted depending on years of service if you have prior experience as a 911 Telecommunicator and have certification through the Department of Criminal Justice Training or as recognized by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
-All applicants from Indeed will be required to fill out an application with Meade County Fiscal Court. A link is provided below or you may visit the Judge Executive's Office at 516 Hillcrest Dr., Brandenburg, KY 40108 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
-Please fill out an application by using the following website link. If you can not click on link, please copy and paste it:
https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/196/Application-for-Employment-PDF
Job Summary
The holder of this position performs emergency and non-emergency dispatching of public safety units in a 911 dispatch operation. The holder of this position will be trained to receive emergency and non-emergency calls, evaluate the emergencies being reported and determine the appropriate response. He/She will utilize modern 911 dispatch systems to facilitate the response of Police, Fire, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and other emergency service resources in a cooperative effort to save lives, protect property and assist the public of Meade County.
Duties
· Receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls to Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Management, Animal Control, Coroners, Road Departments, Utility Companies, and any other departments or agencies.
· Coordinate and facilitate the efforts of responding units.
· Monitor public safety radios and assist units as directed.
· Maintain a synopsis log through a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system of each event documenting each 911 call and units activity and the time each activity was undertaken.
· Make inquires and/or entries into the Law Information Network of Kentucky (LINK) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as needed.
· Maintain security of the LINK/NCIC terminal and the dispatch center.
· Monitor weather conditions and issue severe weather alerts when necessary.
· Perform Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) including Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR).
· Perform Police and Fire Pre-Arrival instructions when necessary.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Minimum requirements include but not limited to;
The holder of this position must meet the following standards as required by Section 15.530 - 15.590 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes and as required by Meade County E-911:
· be at least eighteen (18) years of age
· be a citizen of the United States
- maintain a valid driver’s license
· be a high school graduate or have received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
· has not been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude.
· Before admission to the Telecommunications Academy, the following must be completed: has taken a psychological suitability screener, passed multiple drug screening tests, has taken a polygraph examination, & has not been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude as determined by submission of fingerprints to the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
· Successfully attend & complete telecommunication instruction at the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Telecommunications Academy within twelve (12) months of his/her hire date and successfully attend & complete eight (8) hours of in-service training each calendar year of employment.
Successfully attend & complete LINK/NCIC certification training and successfully attend & complete four (4) hours of in-service training annually.
· Successfully attend & complete any additional mandated training as required by Meade County E-911.
· Must have sufficient transportation to attend all screenings, examinations, Telecommunication’s Academy, yearly in-service trainings, and any additional requirements and training that involve travel.
- Must complete a background investigation
- Must not be under any criminal investigation
- Must submit to, and pass, drug screenings
- Not to have used, or possessed, Marijuana in the past 2 years
- Not to have used, or possessed, any other illegal drugs in the past 5 years.
Abilities Required
· Must be able to read, write, and type efficiently.
· Must have great listening skills.
· The ability to make independent decisions.
· Ability to adjust to various levels of activity.
Ability to type 30wpm on a computer keyboard
· Handle simultaneous tasks under pressure.
· Work as part of a team.
· Able to work well alone and with others.
· Remember and recall information.
· Function under stress.
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Deal with verbal abuse from callers.
· Handle criticism and view it as an opportunity to improve.
· Having great people skills are essential to holding this position.
· Able to follow written and verbal instructions including all policies, procedures, and guidelines.
· Knowledge of the geography and road systems of Meade County, or the ability to learn them.
· The ability to speak clearly & distinctly on the telephone and radio.
· Familiarity with Windows based computer systems.
· While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, and talk and listen.
· Occasionally will be required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.
· Able to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required to have sufficient transportation to and from work and the ability to go to our backup 911 center.
Meade County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.44 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
