Job Description:
The Lead Emergency Communications Dispatcher performs specialized emergency radio and communications duties for the PSC Police Department. Receives incoming calls on emergency (where applicable), administrative, and non-emergency phone lines. Dispatches appropriate personnel to areas/situations needing emergency assistance. This position operates a computer terminal connected to the Florida Criminal Information Center (FCIC), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. Reports to the Director, Public Safety/Chief of College Police.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalency, and one-year emergency dispatch work experience; proficient in keyboarding; possesses valid and appropriate state certification or the ability to obtain state certification within six months on the NCIC/FCIC computer system required. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
HOURLY RATE: $13.39/hour
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled - Review of applications will begin March 22, 2024. For full consideration, the online and supplemental application materials must be received by March 21, 2024.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 45 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions.
The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.