Part-Time 911 Emergency Dispatcher
- Department: Central Dispatch
- Salary: 16.83
- Closing date: Open until filled
Chippewa County has openings for the Emergency Telecommunicator position(s). This position is an integral part of Eastern Upper Peninsula’s public safety that provides 24-hour police, fire, and emergency medical response to the public to Chippewa County, Luce County, and Mackinac County. Extensive dispatch/public safety training provided both on site and off. This position provides an exciting and meaningful job assisting the public and being a part of the emergency responders team. This position receives both administrative and emergency calls and dispatches law enforcement, fire and/or emergency medical services throughout the county. Utilizes special computer systems to secure necessary information for first responders and enters information relative to warrants, personal protective orders, stolen vehicles and other such data for law enforcement. Telecommunicators work with many other local community partners as well to assist in emergencies such as road commission, tow companies, Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority, electric companies, water and street departments.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a 911 Dispatcher:
Takes emergency and non-emergency request for assistance, dispatching appropriate unit, and maintaining contact with responding units to gather and supply information.
• Provides emergency medical instruction via communication equipment, verbatim, per a prescribed format.
• Monitor police traffic interacting with citizens, witnesses, suspects, and/or other applicable parties to assist in the safety of personnel and gather the report information.
• Track arrests and prepares related paperwork for data entry.
• Enters a variety of information into applicable database(s).
• Receives and processes a variety of time sensitive data and information in assigned area of responsibility.
• Obtain critical data from various sources for warrants and enters into LEIN and local data base.
• Preform other support staff functions and duties as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Exhibits the ability to remain calm in a crisis.
• Possesses the ability to remain alert for long shifts.
• Demonstrates excellent listening skills and communicates clearly and effectively.
• Pays Close attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Possesses mental and emotional strength to deal with stressful situations for long periods of time.
How to Apply
All candidates must be able to pass a back ground check and be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. If you have submitted a resume over one year ago and are still interested, please resubmit by clicking here. If you want more information or have any questions about this job, please call 906-495-7488
Are you looking for a rewarding career that provides an essential service to Chippewa County, or maybe you are a current 911 Emergency Dispatcher looking to relocate to a place where you can reconnect with nature and enjoy a slower pace of life? Chippewa County is looking for individuals willing and wanting to make a difference to join our team and be an essential and crucial part of the Chippewa County Emergency Medical Services! Chippewa County offers 421 miles of shoreline, 23 public access sites, and 950,800 acres of land to explore, including State Parks, National Forest, Waterfalls, Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and so much more. There will always be somewhere to explore here in beautiful Chippewa County. So, whether it is by boat, ORV, snowmobile, or hiking, you will be sure to reconnect with nature and enjoy the slower pace our small community has to offer