Public Safety Dispatcher I/II

About this role

<p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/43/jobpostings/image/PSD - 2024.png" style="width: 600.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="CURRENT BASE SALARY LISTED ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE OVERTIME PAY" data-uw-rm-alt="CT">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Public Safety Dispatchers, under immediate supervision (I), or general supervision (II), are the first Fire Department personnel to receive requests for assistance for fire and medical 911 emergencies. They must evaluate the type of assistance needed, and dispatch appropriate public safety personnel by utilizing computerized 9-1-1 telephone system, computer-aided dispatch system, computerized radio system, and related database and computerized equipment; and perform related duties as assigned. Public Safety Dispatchers are required to work mandatory overtime to fill unexpected or planned vacancies, and return to work when ordered during heightened or peak emergency activity.&nbsp;</span></div><span

Requirements

<p style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><u>Education/Experience</u></span></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Public Safety Dispatcher I:&nbsp;</strong>Any combination of experience, education and/or training, which demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced emergency environment.</span></p><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0.0in;text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Public Safety Dispatcher II:</strong> One year of experience comparable to a Public Safety Dispatcher I. Experience must include operation of a Computer-Aided D