Emergency Telecommunicator

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

Location: Martinsville-Henry County 911 Communications Center

Schedule: Full-time | Shift may vary

Salary: $42,072 to $44,023 annually

The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Communications Center is the first point of contact for residents and visitors experiencing emergencies in our community. Our Telecommunicators are the critical link between the public and the law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel who respond when it matters most. If you are looking for a career with purpose, a team that depends on you, and a role where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you.

As an Emergency 911 Telecommunicator, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and processing emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
• Dispatching law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services in response to a wide variety of incidents
• Accurately receiving, documenting, and transmitting information via radio, telephone, and computer systems
• Monitoring multiple communication channels simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure
• Operating computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems and related communications technology
• Maintaining working knowledge of the Martinsville-Henry County geographical area to support accurate and timely response

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to remain calm and perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced situations
• Strong multi-tasking ability and capacity to manage competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work any assigned shift including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Successful completion of the pre-employment screening process, including a personal history statement and the Criticall computer-based job skills assessment

• Prior experience in a communications, dispatch, or public safety environment
• Proficiency in data entry and general computer applications
• Experience operating radio and telephone communications equipment
• Familiarity with the Martinsville-Henry County geographical area

The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Qualified candidates must be available and willing to work any assigned shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operationally required.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted to complete the following steps:

• Personal history statement and
  
  Criticall assessment— a computer-based, job-related skills evaluation
• Background investigation— including criminal history review (
  
  Note:
  
  A felony conviction is disqualifying for this position due to required access to the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN).)
• Conditional offer of employment issued to final candidates
• Post-offer screenings— psychological evaluation, vision screening, and hearing screening, conducted after a conditional offer is made in accordance with applicable law

Individuals who accept an offer of employment must successfully complete the following during their orientation period:

• Entry-level Telecommunicator Certification through the Virginia Department of Criminal…