PER DIEM Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher

per diem emergency telecommunication dispatcher

this is a per diem (as needed) position for public safety answer point employees who are fully certified and credentialed as a public safety telecommunication dispatcher. Vacancies are in the department of emergency services and telecommunication. Under general supervision, performs the full range of duties in emergency telecommunications on an as needed basis. Per diem emergency telecommunication dispatchers (per diem etds) are utilized to fill vacant positions within the city psap on an as needed basis.

Scheduling is dependent on both the availability of the incumbent and the existence of vacancies within the city psap on any given shift. Incumbents in this position are the first point of contact with the public and are responsible for receiving telephone requests for police, fire, and emergency medical service, determining the nature and location of service required and taking action necessary to ensure that service is provided.

Questions callers to obtain relevant information and, based on established operating procedures, determines the appropriate response required and the need for pre-arrival instructions. Analyzes speech pattern, tone of voice, etc. Of caller to assess their emotional state; takes necessary action to calm caller; provides advice, counsel, assistance, and referral services as required by the circumstances. Reads and interprets information on dispatch console screen to determine the reliability of dispatch priority assigned to incident, the accuracy of district assignment, and the order in which calls should be dispatched.

Speaks over radio or phone to dispatch field units to scene of requested emergency service, to check on status of field units, to relay unit-to-unit transmissions, and to receive requests for auxiliary emergency services such as ambulances and tow trucks. Operates computers to transmit, receive, or input police, fire, and emergency medical services records information. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list;

they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This position is non-union and does not have any set schedule or hours of work. Per diem etds are at-will employees and are utilized only when a permanent full-time etd is not available to work.

salary information: the hourly rate salary for this position is as depicted on the table below:

$28.00 - $33.00 - $38.00

per diem training rate of pay: to be paid while all per diem etds are in training.

per diem call taker rate of pay: to be paid to per diem etds who are cleared by the director of emergency services and telecommunications or their designee in the positions of call taker and/or ems dispatcher only.

per diem fully certified etd rate of pay: to be paid to per diem etds who are cleared by the director of emergency services and telecommunications in all public safety answer point (psap) positions as a certified etd (public safety telecommunicator).

premium overtime and benefits afforded to per diem etds will be in accordance with applicable state and federal laws except that:

• work performed on an actual city holiday will be paid one and one-half (1 1/2) times their hourly rate of pay for all hours worked; and
• per diem etds will receive shift differential pay for hours worked on applicable shifts only, as follows:
• 2nd shift - five percent (5%) of their hourly rate of pay
• 3rd shift - seven percent (7%) of their hourly rate of pay

the director of emergency services and telecommunication will determine the appropriate length of time for any required training before the per diem etd can independently perform at any position within the psap.

the examination will include rating your training and experience as described on your application and may include a written test, an oral test or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including rating and tests, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure:

• knowledge of:
• policies and procedures for police, fire, and emergency medical services
• the geographic layout of hartford
• the proper application of radio communication codes and terms
• pertinent laws, statutes, court decisions, and ordinances
• the function and services provided by various city departments
• skill in:
• taking and processing calls for emergency assistance
• dispatching emergency units
• operating computer terminals and dispatch console
• communicating effectively with a variety of people who may be experience extreme emotional upset, may have cognitive difficulty or who may be under the influence of mind-altering substances
• ability to:
• evaluate situations quickly and accurately, prioritize tasks, adjust priorities, and remain focused when the number and variety of tasks change or when faced with situations that may be upsetting
• take information…