Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Would you find it rewarding to be a crucial link in the public safety chain? If you answer yes to these questions, then you may be a good fit for the City of Norfolk’s 911 center. As essential staff members of our agency, Public Safety Call Takers are the first people that a caller interacts with when reporting emergencies in Norfolk. We are seeking a full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator, Call Taker, to join our Team!
Our 911 Call Takers receive extensive paid training to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities that will allow them to be independent decision makers while adhering to established policies and procedures. From their training, our staff is able to:
Answer non-emergency and emergency calls from the community so police, fire, or EMS services may be dispatched.
Make decisions and provide clear directions and advice.
Norfolk employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and as a member of a public safety agency this includes no-cost participation in a wellness program which provides massages, saltwater floats, sauna, gym use, and more. We value our first responders and care about their physical and emotional wellness.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $48,040.87-$55,247
Video - Norfolk's 911 Telecommunicators
https://www.norfolk.gov/1208/Becoming-a-911-Telecommunicator
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are preferred.
No experience required
Required:
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Must be a United States citizen or have been a lawful resident of the United States for the past 10 consecutive years.
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Type minimum 30 words per minute. Keyboard proficiency is required to effectively train and certify in this position.
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This position requires the successful completion of a typing test that will be sent to you via email.
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Attend our in-house Public Safety Telecommunicator academy where you will attain the following certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN/NCIC) and successfully pass.
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Normal visual acuity and field of vision and speaking. Hearing must follow the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) guidelines.
Preferred:
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Education related to Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical, or other related fields.
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Ability to easily navigate a desktop computer and effectively direct customer service in a stressful environment.
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Keyboard efficiency.
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APCO Emergency Medical Dispatch.
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Virginia Criminal Information Network(VCIN/NCIC).
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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
