Emergency Communications Officer II

City of Harrisonburg, VA • Harrisonburg, VA

120d • $23 - $24

About The Position

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) is currently seeking experienced Emergency Communications Officers (ECO II) for part-time opportunities, which require a minimum commitment of 32 hours per month. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for consideration! These particular ECO II positions are part-time (no benefits) with a preferred hiring range from $23.10 - $24.84 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. As a part-time ECO II, your duties will encompass a wide array of responsibilities, including receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching emergency service calls. For non-emergency service calls, you'll be responsible for receiving, recording, and forwarding them appropriately. Maintaining and preparing computerized and other records and files is also a key aspect of the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate (1-3 years) experience in the field of public safety communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary emergency communications center.
• Released on at least two specialties (call taking, law enforcement dispatching, or fire and rescue dispatching).
• Availability to work at least 32 hours per month.
• Possession of or the ability to acquire VCIN Level B Operator (within 3 months).
• Possession of or the ability to acquire DCJS Basic Communicator Certification (within 12 months).
• Possession of or the ability to acquire Powerphone Total Response Certification (within 3 months).
• Possession of or the ability to acquire CPR (within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching emergency service calls.
• Receiving, recording, and forwarding non-emergency service calls appropriately.
• Maintaining and preparing computerized and other records and files.

Benefits

• Part-time position with a preferred hiring range from $23.10 - $24.84 per hour.
• No benefits offered for part-time positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees