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Job description
Job TitleThis is general public safety work involving the responsibility of answering routine and emergency police/fire calls and for associated dispatching necessary police/fire personnel and equipment resources.Job ResponsibilitiesReceives and records all incoming calls and dispatches police/fire department vehicles and personnel as required.Monitors police/fire vehicles as to time and locations.Receives and relays messages, types forms and post general information sheet items.Makes periodic test reading of communications circuits.Maintains all FCIC and NCIC training requirements and records.Performs other related duties as directedAny one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties in which may be assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPossess thorough knowledge of dispatching principles and procedures.Considerable knowledge of City boundaries, public facilities, and fire districtsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.Possess a Florida Operator license.Education (or equivalent):High School Diploma or Florida approved GEDRequired Certification – 911 Safety Telecommunicator Certification within one year of hire.We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.Employee Benefits OverviewHealth, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.For further details, please visit our candidate portal.
Worksite address
crestview, FL, 32536, US
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