Job Information
Elkhart County Human Resources 9-1-1 Dispatcher Comm Tech I/II in Elkhart, Indiana
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
9-1-1 DISPATCHER/OPERATOR (COMM TECH I/II)
DEPARTMENT:
Elkhart County 9-1-1 (PSCC)
HIRING RANGE:
Starting $20.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $22.00/hour
depending on experience (CT II)
BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;
Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED:
ASAP
HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:
MUST be available to work any shift assigned (days,
afternoons, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage)
This is a 24-hour operation and a 40-hour work week
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Elkhart County Public Safety Communications Center (911)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: None
JOB SUMMARY:
This is an entry level position for extensive training in the (911) dispatch routine and qualification as a Communications Tech II; responsible for multiple activities in the emergency response process; will answer and dispatch multiple personnel in response to telephone calls regarding emergency and potentially life-threatening situations; responsible for operation of IDACS computer terminal, maintenance of records, and appropriate response to calls following set guidelines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Will be expected to meet qualifications for a Communications Tech II, be certified as an IDACS computer operator and CPR certification within 6 months
- Ability to perform multiple tasks, work at a computer terminal and enter data
- Pre-employment background check and polygraph
- Good typing skills (Minimum of 35 wpm)
For additional information or to apply, visit at www.elkhartcounty.com and click
Employment Opportunities
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer