Telecommunicator (911 Call-taker) - Department of

2 weeks ago

Reading, United States County of Berks Full time

_**Great Pay ($22.97/Hour) + Benefits: Overtime, Health, Dental and Vision, Flexible Spending, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, 14 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, 457(b), Sign-On Bonus ($7,500) payable in 3 equal installments.**_

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The telecommunicator receives 911- and 10-digit calls from the public and accurately assigns their request(s) for police, fire, emergency medical or other allied public safety resources to the appropriate dispatcher or agency. Additionally, the telecommunicator completes administrative work related to the job functions. This position is defined as an essential position serving mission critical functions of the department.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Essential Functions**_
- Receives and properly processes 10-digit non-emergency calls within quality assurance guidelines established for time, professionalism, and protocol.
- Receives and properly processes 911- and 10-digit emergency calls within quality assurance guidelines established for time and professionalism.
- Utilizes appropriate interview techniques to engage callers and extract necessary information based on call type.
- Utilizes or language line resources to communicate with callers unable to communicate their needs in the English language.
- Provides appropriate information to callers as per department policy and management direction.
- Obtains certification to provide, and subsequently provides, EMD (emergency medical dispatch) assistance to callers as needed.
- Accurately enters/extracts information in the computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) system for complaint-taking, unit dispatching, coordination of public safety incidents and transmission/retrieval of information.
- Retrieves/compiles information froM/For appropriate individuals/agencies in a centralized management information system (MIS), other data management systems, and hard copy files and logs in accordance with department procedures and direction from management.
- Participates in on-going training, including, but not limited to classroom, self-directed continuing education, and on-the-job training as assigned by management.
- Receives training at additional communications functional positions as required by management.
- Receives training focused toward career advancement and personal growth as required by management.
- Masters the operation of additional communications functional positions in as per departmental policy as required by management.
- Acts in a capacity to train/orient other employees to the work tasks associated with functional positions at which the employee has demonstrated mastery as required by management.
- Assumes leadership roles as required by management.
- **Non-Essential Functions**_
- Processes weekly mailings to police, fire, and ambulance agencies.
- Participates in departmental improvement processes as requested by management.
- Completes other associated duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- High School graduate, or equivalent.
- Some exposure to emergency services terminology is highly desired. Participation in the Berks County emergency services is preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Passing scores on departmental pre-employment testing.

**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Basic computer skills in a Windows-based environment.
- Typing proficiency of at least 35 wpm with near 100% accuracy.
- Familiarity with Berks County is preferred including geopolitical boundaries, major highways, intersections and landmarks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, deal with high stress, and demonstrate emotional control under difficult circumstances.
- Ability to multitask, i.e., listen attentively, type, talk, etc. simultaneously.
- Possess sound decision-making skills including understanding when decisions exceed the employee’s scope of authority.
- Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management staff, safety agencies and the public.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English clearly and understandably.
- Ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media, including computer video display terminals.
- Ability to successfully achieve satisfactory performance reviews throughout all aspects of an on the job training program in accordance with existing departmental policies including obtaining and maintaining certifications that include, but are not limited to:

- PEMA Telecommunicator certification
- APCO certification
- EMD certification
- Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network certification at the level determined to be necessary by management
- American Heart Association CPR
- Complete periodic re-certifications in the areas above.

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