Dispatcher (Nights Only)

Chatham Emergency Services • Savannah, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Chatham Emergency Services is currently seeking qualified dispatchers for our communications center. Our communication center is the heart and soul of the organization. The candidate must have the ability to deal with high stress emergency situations. We are looking for a great support staff within our communication center to assist Metro 911 system, EMT's and Paramedics.

Requirements

• Experience with multi phone lines and well as radio channels
• Ability to use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment
• Ability to think clearly and act calmly in stressful emergency situations
• Has great customer service skills internally and externally
• Ability to multitask with several pieces of equipment such as head sets w/telephone, radios & computer equipment
• Sitting for long periods of time (12 hour shifts)
• Type at least 25-30 WPM
• Disburse accurate and appropriate information to responding units
• Speak clear and concise
• Maintain a Positive Attitude
• Ability to pass International Academies of Emergency Dispatch-Emergency Medical Dispatch (Certification Examination)
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment exam, background checks, pre-employment physical and drug test

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Work rotating 12 hour shifts (include days, nights, weekends and holidays)
• Proficient in data entry in CAD System
• Ability to work long hours during disasters and evacuations
• Ability to sit for extended periods of times
• Ability to assess emergency situations and may provide preliminary advice and guidance
• Ability to work with the public and private sector through the metro 911 system and private emergency phone calls
• Ability to dispatch emergency personnel to scenes as well as provide directions to the emergency scenes all over Chatham County

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed