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Emergency Communications Fire/EMS Dispatcher
Seminole County, FL —Sanford, FL
- $37,044.00 - $48,157.20 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
9d
Dispatcher
AMR —Orlando, FL
- Urgently hiring
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
11d
Emergency Communications Operator
City of Winter Park —Winter Park, FL
- $22.95 - $30.95 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCHER (CLASS TITLE: DUTY OFFICER)
The State of Florida —Sanford, FL
- $42,935.88 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Emergency Communications Specialist I/II/III
City of Orlando —Orlando, FL
- $20.28 - $28.83 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Entry level
Communication Technician
City of Apopka —Apopka, FL
- $50,515.35 - $77,814.03 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
9d
Security Dispatch
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —Orlando, FL
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
Call Taker
City of Winter Park —Winter Park, FL
- $17.63 - $24.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Telecommunicator I
City of Naples —Riverside, FL
- $25.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Residential
- Data entry
Technician On Call - Fire Communications
Orange County Government —Orlando, FL
- $16.40 - $16.95 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
13d

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Emergency Communications Fire/EMS Dispatcher

Seminole County, FL -
Sanford, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$37,044.00 - $48,157.20 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

City street navigation
Computer operation
Phone communication
Two-way radios for driver communication
Employee relationship building
Map reading
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Telephone systems
Multi-line phone systems
Typing

Full Job Description

Description

Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for emergency services provision via phone, text and radio(s). Provides emergency medical dispatch instructions to incoming callers. Dispatches Fire-Rescue units to a wide variety of emergency situations, communicates via radio to units and processes the calls by producing detailed logs of transmissions to and from the Communications Center and units in the field, makes notifications to key staff, partner agencies, personnel and units. Provides optimum customer service to callers under significant emotional strain and stress.

**Annual Salaries are not inclusive of any automatic overtime. Typical schedule is 2,184 hours annually.

CAREER PATHING OPPORTUNITIES

Emergency Communication Trainee/Dispatcher I (Successfully complete 6 month county probation period)

$37,044.00/yr

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II (Complete in house state certified 4 week training academy; Attend and successfully pass an Emergency Medical Dispatch Course)

$38,896.00/yr

Emergency Communications Dispatcher III (160-240 hours of radio dispatch training; Successfully obtained Public Safety Telecommunicator certification; Pass Emergency Communications Dispatch exam part 1 and 2 with an 80% or higher)

$41,618.00/yr

Emergency Communications Dispatcher IV (240-300 hours of radio training; Meet or exceeds dispatch average of 30 seconds; Passed the Emergency Communications Dispatch Exam part 3 with a 80% or higher)

$44,947.00/yr

Additional Incentives:

Night Differential

On-Call Pay

Communications Training Officer

Essential Functions

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Provides customer service and lifesaving instructions to the citizens of Seminole County and internal customers. Dispatches and tracks fire/rescue units to various emergencies within the County.

Answers emergency and non-emergency calls via 9-1-1 phone system, Motorola radio system, and administrative telephone lines.

Extracts necessary information from incoming calls, including evaluating calls to determine the nature and urgency of the call.

Operates an advanced Fire/EMS Emergency Communication suite consisting of computer aided dispatch (CAD), multiple computer terminals and monitors, multiple interfaced systems and applications, computerized telephone system and Motorola radio system.

Requires multi-tasking; simultaneous typing (rapid keyboarding), talking on the radio, answering multiple telephone calls, and switching between computer screens and applications.

Utilizes emergency medical and fire dispatching software to assess caller situation and provide lifesaving instruction when necessary while units are in route.

Studies and maintains familiarity with the locations and common place names of major roads, streets, industrial plants, county parks, and buildings in the County.

Responsible for dispatching the closes and most appropriate Fire/EMS unit(s).

Responsible for tracking of the status and location of all fire apparatus and fire investigators.

Transmits messages and information to Fire/EMS units responding to calls.

Provides emergency medical and fire instructions to citizens while EMS and Fire units are in route.

Contacts outside agencies and other departments to coordinate aid (i.e., contacts utility companies to inform that wires are down or to arrange for electrical shutoffs, contacts the water services department to arrange for water turn-off, contacts law enforcement for police assistance).

Answers routine questions or refers calls to appropriate agencies on non-Fire/EMS inquiries Answers after hours calls for various County departments.

Consults supervisor on non-routine matters.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Additional Duties
Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required.

Pass ECOMM testing standards – Previous testing scores within the last year will be accepted.

Must be able to Type min 35 wpm with typing test required.

Licenses and/or Certifications:
Must obtain CPR certification, Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunication certification, and the International Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification within one year from hire and maintain these certifications as required for continued employment in the position.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Preference will be given to candidates with an Associates Degree and/or with previous dispatch, emergency communication center or call center experience.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of or ability to learn Seminole County geography.

Knowledge of or ability to learn proper radio operation and dispatching procedures.

Ability to operate two-way radio equipment.

Ability to read maps.

Ability to operate a computerized multi-mode telephone system.

Ability to use good dictation and clear speaking voice, and deal with multiple situations simultaneously. Ability to deal with the public in a compassionate and effective manner.

Ability to deal professionally with the general public, commanding officers, law enforcement and other officials.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to transition from periods of mental and physical inactivity to periods of intense and stressful mental and physical activity (rapid keyboarding) at a moment's notice.

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to display sound judgement and take decisive action.

Ability to process and respond to large amount of information.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Strong computer skills and ability to work multiple software programs simultaneously.

Ability to remain calm and focused under emergency conditions.

Ability to adapt to physiological changes associated with spikes in adrenaline, including increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays.

(This may include being called in for minimum staffing, shift coverage and/or

community and natural disasters).

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