Telecommunications Operator

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lehigh County Communications / 911 Center is accepting applications for Telecommunications Operators. This is a professional position taking 911 and other emergency calls for help from the public and dispatching those calls to the appropriate agencies. Testing is required and applicants will be notified as to the date and time of testing. The selected candidate must meet the following criteria: Pass computer test with score of 85% or higher. A completed COUNTY APPLICATION and a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS should be submitted for consideration. No resumes will be accepted without a completed County application. If you do not submit a completed County application, you will NOT be contacted to take the test - NO EXCEPTIONS. 911 testing is required. The selected candidate must meet the following criteria: Pass a hearing & drug test which is required at the employee's expense. Pass a Criminal History Background Check - the background check must be completely clear.

Requirements

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• Pass computer test with score of 85% or higher
• Completed COUNTY APPLICATION
• VALID EMAIL ADDRESS
• Pass a hearing & drug test (at employee's expense)
• Pass a Criminal History Background Check (must be completely clear)
• Provide own transportation

Nice To Haves

• Public Safety experience
• Current 911 Certifications (CLEAN / NCIC)
• Medical Priority EMD
• PA State 911 Certification

Responsibilities

• Taking 911 and other emergency calls for help from the public
• Dispatching those calls to the appropriate agencies

What This Job Offers

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