PUBLIC SAFETY Telecommunicator; OA Security Clearance

Position: PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR (OA) with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will be responsible for the operation of system interface computer equipment.
* You will acknowledge or defer alarms, determine the priority level of each alarm generated, determine the operational procedures for the alarm and act in accordance with procedures for the Fire Detection and Intrusion Detection System.
* You will transfer caller to proper personnel as determined or dispatches a variety of emergency equipment to include police, fire, ambulance, rescue or hazardous materials units.
* You will maintain continuous telephone contact with caller, when appropriate, during emergency situations.
* You will be responsible for caller interrogation to determine the problem and the nature of the call.
* You will Identify the nature of emergency, level of response required based on local protocols, and provide any additional information to the responding units.
* You will perform crisis intervention with distraught emergency callers during high-risk situations until appropriate emergency field units arrive on scene. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* Within 16 weeks from the date of employment, you will be required to demonstrate reasonable proficiency at locally established training guidelines on the use of E911, CAD, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and station alerting software and equipment.
* Position is subject to shift work where the incumbent is required to work an alternate, rotating work schedule, which requires an uncommon tour of duty (including nights, weekends and holidays).
* Incumbent is required to work (mission essential) regardless of weather conditions or base closure and to report to the duty station at the regularly scheduled time.
* Incumbent may be required to wear a uniform.
* Incumbent must be a qualified typist. (40 wpm).
* Incumbent must pass a pre-employment; fingerprint based criminal history investigation for any location that accesses Criminal Justice Information Systems.
* The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
* The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification in:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Emergency Medical Dispatch based on the program standards at the location assigned.
* Incumbent must complete the Department of Defense Telecommunicator I and II or equivalent based on the program standards at the location assigned.
* Incumbent must complete State National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification based on assigned location.
* Incumbent must complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 100, 200, 700, and 144 courses.
* The incumbent is responsible for attaining continuing dispatch education (CDE) requirements through in-service training that is offered locally and pass in accordance with predetermined course requirements.
* Pre-employment vision and hearing screenings are required.
* Occasional travel may be required to attend trainings, conferences, or meetings.
* In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
* This is a key position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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