Emergency Dispatcher

Responsibilities

• Responsible for answering and entering emergency calls while simultaneously dispatching for, and monitoring multiple fire and security radio channels with moderate to high volume radio traffic
• Provide approved Pre-Arrival Instructions according to policies and procedures
• Make required and requested notifications
• Working in a team environment
• Support training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) formulation as needed
• Candidate will be Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) trained in‑house
• Providing excellent, empathetic customer service, and professionalism with all client interactions in a crisis communications center environment
• Working under stressful situations in a collaborative team environment
• Hearing and understanding multiple sound sources while simultaneously and accurately documenting information in Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Ability to make critical decisions in real‑time

• 1+ years of experience working as an emergency dispatcher at an Emergency Communications Center (ECC)/Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or in a related role within Security & Fire Protection, or Emergency Medical Services
• 1+ years of experience multi-tasking in a critical/crisis oriented, team environment
• Experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point
• Experience with the position responsibilities of this position

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience

Education –

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate)