Communications Dispatcher
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Niceville, FL Niceville, FL Full-time Full-time $22.
46 an hour $22.
46 an hour 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago This position is on the Panama Schedule 0600-1800, rotating every 3 months.
$3,000 sign-on bonus available after 6 months of continuous full-time employment with two year employment agreement.
Job
Summary:
The duties of this position require a person to answer regular and 911 phone calls, operate a radio console, demonstrate proficiency in following established Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office communications protocol with personnel in the field, and have the ability to assist the public, deputies and other employees of the Sheriff's Office.
Qualified applicants will be required to successfully pass a fingerprint scan, drug screen, call center test, interview, and background investigation.
Duties:
Dispatches and monitors the status of deputies on patrol; Answers 911 calls and relays information in a timely manner; Receives non-emergency calls and provides information and/or assistance as quickly as possible; Must have knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries and transfer callers to other jurisdictions as necessary; Must have the ability to prioritize calls and must have the ability to multi-task; Must be able to process information received and ask appropriate follow-up questions; Must be able to handle high stress situations and calm hysterical callers; Monitors radio traffic; Obtains information from deputies for NCIC/FCIC checks; Requires regular and predictable attendance; Must be able to cooperatively work with coworkers and general public; Must be able to maintain a constant state of awareness and act in a safe manner; Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency; Performs related duties as necessary.
Required Skills, Abilities, and/or Working Knowledge:
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or General Education Development Test (GED) with transcript of test results.
Valid Florida Driver's License, if required to drive a Sheriff's Office vehicle.
Must be able to operate computer, two-way radio, copier, fax and telephone.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime, scheduled and unscheduled.
NCIC/FCIC certification and 911 certification required within 6 months of employment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
46 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
12 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate:
Niceville, FL 32578:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Typing:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
46 an hour $22.
46 an hour 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago This position is on the Panama Schedule 0600-1800, rotating every 3 months.
$3,000 sign-on bonus available after 6 months of continuous full-time employment with two year employment agreement.
Job
Summary:
The duties of this position require a person to answer regular and 911 phone calls, operate a radio console, demonstrate proficiency in following established Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office communications protocol with personnel in the field, and have the ability to assist the public, deputies and other employees of the Sheriff's Office.
Qualified applicants will be required to successfully pass a fingerprint scan, drug screen, call center test, interview, and background investigation.
Duties:
Dispatches and monitors the status of deputies on patrol; Answers 911 calls and relays information in a timely manner; Receives non-emergency calls and provides information and/or assistance as quickly as possible; Must have knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries and transfer callers to other jurisdictions as necessary; Must have the ability to prioritize calls and must have the ability to multi-task; Must be able to process information received and ask appropriate follow-up questions; Must be able to handle high stress situations and calm hysterical callers; Monitors radio traffic; Obtains information from deputies for NCIC/FCIC checks; Requires regular and predictable attendance; Must be able to cooperatively work with coworkers and general public; Must be able to maintain a constant state of awareness and act in a safe manner; Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency; Performs related duties as necessary.
Required Skills, Abilities, and/or Working Knowledge:
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or General Education Development Test (GED) with transcript of test results.
Valid Florida Driver's License, if required to drive a Sheriff's Office vehicle.
Must be able to operate computer, two-way radio, copier, fax and telephone.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime, scheduled and unscheduled.
NCIC/FCIC certification and 911 certification required within 6 months of employment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
46 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
12 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate:
Niceville, FL 32578:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Typing:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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