911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Pinellas County Government • Largo, FL

3d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive under pressure and enjoy making an impact? The Pinellas County Regional 9-1-1 division is seeking hard-working, dedicated individuals who desire a professional career in emergency communications. Our Telecommunicators provide help to those who call 9-1-1 and nonemergency lines, as well as dispatch calls and support first responders, via radio communications.

Telecommunicators must maintain a calm, compassionate, customer service-oriented demeanor, while handling a variety of emergency and non-emergency public safety calls, via both telephone and radio.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and able to speak, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Possess above average computer skills.
• Must be comfortable working across multiple monitors (3-5) at the same time.
• Must be able to remain calm and in control while speaking with emotional callers and entering pertinent, detailed information into multiply software programs.
• Must meet organizational spelling and typing requirements (40 wpm).
• Must be able to comprehend and retain information provided and decisively implement standard operating procedures.
• Need to work well with others in a large, fast-paced call center.
• Must pass pre-hire testing and background check.
• 9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicators are subject to a Level 2 Criminal History Check completed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screening, and subject to random drug testing during the course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Screen emergency and non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, texts, and video chats requesting emergency assistance or information from citizens.
• Gather information from 9-1-1 callers, while simultaneously inputting the information accurately into multiple software programs on multiple computer screens.
• Dispatch fire and medical first responders.
• Implement on-the-job best public safety practices in responding to and handling emergency calls, applying the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) guidelines for emergency medical and fire dispatch.
• Communicate with first responders using telephone, radio, and computer-aided dispatch software.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED