Position Type: Public Safety/Communication Technician II Date Posted: 11/12/2024 Location: PSCC Date Available: 11/12/2024 Closing Date: Until Filled ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE9-1-1 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 TimePOSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAPHOURS & 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 weekLOCATION 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)
Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-####APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer