Top 3 Call taker Jobs in Philadelphia, Pa

Dispatcher (TU Public Safety)
Temple University —Philadelphia, PA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
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PennComm Telecommunicator Dispatcher
University of Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, PA
- $22.00 - $24.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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United Anesthesia Services —Bryn Mawr, PA
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
- BC/BE
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Dispatcher (TU Public Safety)

Temple University -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Handling customer service requests

Full Job Description

Temple University's Public Safety Department is searching for Dispatchers! MULTIPLE OPENINGS AVAILABLE!

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Job Details

This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review. This check must be completed prior to commencement of service.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and physical screening.

Position Summary
The Dispatcher is critical in Temple University’s Department of Public Safety and Temple University Police Department.
The Dispatcher is responsible for receiving, screening, and processing calls from the public and police personnel, determining the priority level of requests for services, collecting and disseminating pertinent information from callers and dispatching the appropriate resources to the incident, selecting proper situation codes and enters pertinent information into a computer, accessing and maintaining the security of highly sensitive materials is significant to the work.

The Dispatcher must possess and maintain certifications as a Call Taker and an Emergency Dispatcher as issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) during the tenure of employment.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Required Education and Experience

Must be 18+ years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

Possess a valid vehicle operator license, with an excellent driving record.
Ability to type 35 wpm.

Required Skills and Abilities

Learn to maintain composure and control while obtaining information from individuals in an emergency or other high-stress situation, including those who are distraught, angry, frightened, abusive, hysterical, or difficult to understand.
Learn to assess and prioritize emergency situations.
Memorize codes, names, locations, and other detailed information.
Observe numerous computer display screens for a long period of time.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work, including customers, co-workers, University facility and staff, and the general public.
Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must possess excellent written and organizational skills.
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
Ability to prioritize tasks.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report.

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

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