911 Dispatcher

Polk County Government, county-seat Columbus, North Carolina is presently accepting applications for a full-time 911 Dispatcher to wok in the Polk County 911 Communications Center.

The starting salary for this position is 37, This position offers health insurance, supplemental insurances, retirement plan, 401k, sick and vacation leave, 12 paid holidays and more.

Polk County Government offers a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for all full-time and part-time regular new hires.

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General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Polk County 911 Communications Center. Perform public safety communications and administrative work in support of the emergency service agencies in the county. Provides dispatch and other communication support for incidents that require emergency services response including police, fire, and medical and relay information to the appropriate personnel needed. Operates radio, telephone and computer equipment to receive information and request from the public and emergency service personnel.

Minimum Requirements and Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency and minimum 18 years of age.
• Must obtain DCI Modules 1,2,3, & 6 within one year of employment.
• NIMS 100,200,700 & 800 within one year of employment.
• FEMA IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions.
• FEMA IS-242.b Effective Communications.
• Emergency Medical, Fire and Police Dispatch within two years of employment.
• CPR/BLS.
• NC Sheriff Standards basic telecommunicator certification within one year of employment Successful pre-employment drug screen.
• Completion of a comprehensive training program during the first year of employment, which often includes classroom training and extensive on-the-job training.
• Successful criminal background check – no felony convictions.
• Subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination.

Physical Demands:

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Polk County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Polk County recognizes that its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender expression. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity by the use of a consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing positions and vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the local job service office, or other agencies providing job information to the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,945.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending