James City County 911 Dispatcher (Williamsburg, VA)

James City County 911 Dispatcher

F T-Emergency Communications Officer I II Posting Status OpenPosting Date 12 05 2014 Requisition ID 2014-375 Company James City County Organization Emergency Communications Division PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT s jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov applications externalapplicants jobs listing list.aspx Job Type Full-Time Summary 32 668- 35 126 year DOQ benefits Would you like to be a crucial link in public safety A comprehensive training program is provided to learn the necessary skills for the job. The job includes quickly and correctly determining the nature of the call identifying the correct code and using the Computer-Aided Dispatch system to log and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls to the appropriate authority (Police Fire Emergency Medical Services Animal Control Game Warden or James City Service Authority personnel). Growth opportunities are available. Must have computer skills Must have the ability to learn new programs quickly maintain composure under a variety of extreme emergency situations speak clearly and distinctly hear and understand radio and telephone transmissions and deal courteously and tactfully with public and other agencies. Must be able to work shifts during the day evening and midnights as well as weekends and holidays. Must possess high school diploma or equivalent some call center and data entry experience helpful experience as a dispatcher is a plus. An extensive background investigation is conducted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.