Communications Officer I

Job Description Communications Officers provide a vital service to the community by contributing to the safety and welfare of their fellow residents. They are the first point of contact in most emergency situations and can drastically affect the outcome of a potentially otherwise dire event. Communications Officers are a lifeline to first responders and the community. It is a highly stressful, demanding, fast-paced job involving life and death situations. Due to the nature of the job, the center is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Salary $50,398.40 with possible incentives up to: $51,910.35 (includes 3% pay incentive for an associate's degree) $53,422.30 (includes 6% pay incentive for a bachelor's degree) Plus, an additional hiring incentive for new hires up to 10% of the base salary. Responsibilities Answers 911/emergency and non-emergency calls from the public for police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) response and codes all request for Police, Fire and EMS assistance. Gives lifesaving and pre-arrival instructions to callers in emergency situations and maintains appropriate logsOperates emergency communication systems simultaneously, to include: computers, radios, and phonesParticipates in coordinating emergency responses and assistance from external agenciesAccesses a variety of computer information systems and databases to retrieve, verify, and enter dataTestifies in courtThis position requires: 24 hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level Qualifications High School Diploma, or G.E.D.Must be a U.S. Citizen for P.O.S.T. Communications Officer CertificationTwo years’ experience in a fast-paced business customer service or telecommunications environmentMust be able to work rotating shifts, nights, holidays and weekendsA professional and calm demeanor, as this is a highly stressful, demanding, fast-paced job involving life and death situationsA job simulation skills test will be administered to determine eligibilitySuccessful completion of both phases of the hiring process