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Communications Specialist
Wayne County Airport Authority —Detroit, MI
- $59,501 - $70,165 a year
- Overtime
- High school
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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- English
- Mid-level
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City of Dearborn Career Opportunities —Dearborn, MI
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $45,654 - $54,786 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
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- $44,616 a year
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- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
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- Full-time
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- 18 years or older
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Charter Township of Bloomfield —Bloomfield Hills, MI
- From $50,077.54 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- 1 year
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Medstar Ambulance —Clinton Township, MI
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- English

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Communications Specialist

Wayne County Airport Authority -
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

$59,501 - $70,165 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Desktop applications
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Communications Specialist

Annual Compensation Range ($USD): $59,501 entry to $70,165 with 3 years of service, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Individual pay is determined by the applicable CBA and related articles.

Additional contract increases in FY2024 & FY2025

Additional Compensation Opportunities:

Up to $3,500 for Special Skill positions
Pay for Performance bonus
Holiday and shift premiums
Education Premium

Benefit Highlights:

Defined Contribution retirement plan with 4% employee contribution & 10% employer match
Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
BCBS PPO or HAP Medical (10% premium share), dental, vision, prescriptions life insurance, provided. High deductible health plan/HSA option
Annual uniform allowance
Paid parental leave program beginning January 1, 2024
Full academic degree and tuition reimbursement program (bachelor & master degree)
Generous PTO (vacation, sick, holidays, other) no waiting period before use

Career Path Opportunities:

Senior Communication Specialist, Lead Communication Specialist

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A UNION - POAM

A Brief Overview
Under the general direction of the Airport Response Center (ARC) Manager, and the direct supervision of the Airport Response Center Supervisor, the Communications Specialist receives and dispatches emergency and routine calls for the Airport Authority Police, Fire, Security, Airfield Operations and Maintenance Departments.

This position is part of a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day operation which will include: weekends, holidays and overtime. Overtime may be scheduled or of an emergency nature.

What you will do

Monitors, answers and initiates response to telephones, radios, and alarms located in the ARC.
Answers incoming calls, determines the nature of the call; gathers critical information from the caller and dispatches the proper resources. Coordinates police, fire, emergency medical, security, airfield operations, maintenance and other requests, relaying instructions to the closest and most suitable units available.
Monitors security access control system, building maintenance alarm system, silent alarm systems, remote CCTV, and other systems used to detect unauthorized entry and maintain safety and security of the Airport.
Collects and tabulates data for Activity Reports; completes required forms and reports.
Enters information into computer-aided dispatch, alarm logging, airfield and environmental activities, and maintenance logging systems.
Provides pre-arrival instructions to a caller awaiting an emergency response. Provides preliminary first aid instructions before emergency medical resources arrive.
Transmits and receives messages between units of the Airport Public Safety Division and other public safety agencies.
Enters, updates, and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems. Maintains confidentiality of files and information.
Tests communications and alarm equipment and backup systems to ensure serviceability.
Enters and retrieves information from government databases such as CLEMIS, LEIN and NCIC.
Initiates the start-up operation for the Airport’s Emergency Command Center and Mobile Command Center upon direction from the ARC Manager.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, and

a minimum of six (6) months experience working in a public safety dispatch environment answering emergency and non-emergency calls from citizens, prioritizing calls, dispatching public safety-first responders, monitoring and responding to the needs of those responders, Or
Minimum of six (6) months experience working at a Category X airport in a position responsible for maintaining security as part of job duties, or
Minimum of six (6) months experience in alarm response at a high-security facility. or
Have completed a Dispatch Specialist program from an accredited college or technical school, or
Successful completion of the WCAA ARC Co-op Program, or
Minimum of six (6) months of related experience.
Familiar with Office Suite Software (Core - Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation)
Basic Computer Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities
None - Individual Contributor
The Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (734) 942-3775.

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