911 Dispatcher

Fairfield County is hiring for 911 Dispatcher Under general supervision is responsible for answering calls from the public and other public safety agencies, and dispatching the appropriate emergency agency and/or equipment; performs other duties as required. Duties Operates a computerized E-911 Emergency Telecommunications System, a Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system, a multi-channel Communications Control Dispatch Radio System, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), and a National Warning System; Answers incoming calls for emergency police, fire, and/or medical services; Verifies addresses and locations of the emergency incidents using the automated identification and location systems and available resources; Asks questions of callers to obtain information to properly identify the specific type and priority level of emergency in order to facilitate the appropriate emergency response; Transfers calls to the correct jurisdictions and refers non-emergency calls to the appropriate agency or jurisdiction when necessary; Track calls for service, unit dispatching, and updates call records using the CAD system; Constantly monitors the status of all units on duty in the field; Inputs information into a computer in accordance with established protocol; Performs queries upon request by police officers and other authorized personnel using a computerized national, state, and regional crime information system; Takes appropriate follow-up actions in response to hang up calls to ensure proper emergency response; Activates and/or coordinates the emergency operations center upon notification; Completes various forms and logs Makes notifications for requests for wreckers from the field units; Conducts/participates in training and/or drills Activates the County wide Tornado system and/or search and rescue services May provide pre-arrival instructions to callers regarding actions to be performed until emergency personnel arrive on the scene; May maintain contact with callers until emergency response units arrive on scene; May provide training, mentoring, or coaching to trainee-level personnel and prepare detailed documentation of training; May prepare informal written reports. Qualifications Must be a United States Citizen. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid driver's license. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Working conditions involve working an 8-hour shift / 40-hour work week, in a dispatch center, on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays, with 2 consecutive days off, and may be required to work during other shifts and to work overtime. Experience in emergency services and/or communications, and knowledge of approved principles and practices of law enforcement work, including applicable laws and ordinances, are preferred. Applicants must be legal residents of Fairfield County or adjoining counties after appointment. Applicants are also expected to be of good moral character, temperate habits, and physically able to perform all duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to hear and understand persons speaking in a normal tone; vision corrected to 20/20; ability to type thirty (30) words per minutes; ability to remain calm under stressful situations; good conflict resolution skills; ability to apply common sense, logic, and reason to make sound decisions; good sense of observation; ability to remember information both long and short term; ability to comprehend new and old information; ability to evaluate situations, often with limited information, and act