Public Safety Telecommunicator I (Full-Time)

JOB SUMMARY:  The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator I.  The Public Safety Telecommunicator I answers 9-1-1 calls and administrative calls taking appropriate action consistent with established guidelines and procedure.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Listen and accurately obtain pertinent information from callers or field personnel in various situations.
• Dispatch fire and EMS personnel via radio.
• Remember and recall information from callers and field units.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with both external and internal customers.
• Remain calm and exercise good judgement in stressful situations which may extend for a considerable amount of time.
• Enter, read, and interpret computer system responses, maps, and color codes on various workstation monitors and computer systems.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analyze available information, and make reasonable decisions in the absence of clear cut guidelines.
• Provide medical pre-arrival instructions to callers.

STARTING SALARY:  $19.95 hourly.

HOURS:  Communications is a 24/7 operation.  Work hours and days will vary.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: FULL-TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:  Medical/dental, vision insurance; Humana Health Improvement Programs; Wellness Program with participation rewards; Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Supplemental Life, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance; 35k Lincoln Life insurance policy (free); Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts (including Dependent Care FSA); Paid vacation and sick leave; Annual step increases and additional incentive based wage available.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must to a United States citizen.  Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by their state of residence.  Must not have been convicted of a felony.  Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character.  Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.  High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Apply at:  https://www.butlersheriff.org/general-info/employment/