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Job Description
Position Description:
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
Monitors/receives telephone calls and initiates proper response.
Notifies correct law enforcement agencies and any other agency needed or requested by fire department; provides necessary follow-up; tracks all City and County Fire Department equipment.
Operates radio communications equipment by answering emergency lines, gets information from caller, transfers call to correct agency and dispatches as necessary, dispatches correct fire department to emergency, relays information on run to responding personnel; provides pre-arrival instructions to callers per EMD cards/Pro QA (e.g., control of bleeding, CPR, clearing airway passages, Heimlich maneuver, and the proper positioning of victims of shock, etc.).
Maintains all records required by department policy and 911 Standard Operating Procedures; attends court hearings and offers testimony as needed.
Acts as Shift Lead when directed.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
Brief Description:
Monitors or operates radio communications equipment to receive, transmit, and monitor communications of City and County Fire Departments in accordance with 911 Standard Operating Procedures.
Job Prerequisites:
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications): Basic Computer Skills
Compensation:
$22.00 / hour (per contract)
About UFA:
Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen and background check
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Licking County Government
Show moreA career in public service with Licking County Government presents an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As one of Licking County's largest employers, we currently employ approximately 1200 individuals, offering a variety of staff, managerial and professional positions in a wide range of career areas: information technology systems, human services, social services, criminology, law, planning, environmental sciences, recycling/litter prevention, safety, health and maintenance.
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