9-1-1 Dispatcher/Operator (Comm Tech 1/11)

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE9-1-1 DISPATCHER/OPERATOR (COMM TECH I/II)DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County 9-1-1 (PSCC)HIRING RANGE: Starting $23.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $25.00/hour depending on experience (CT II)Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid Holidays Annually Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramPOSITION 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: NoneJob SummaryThis 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 Resources117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer