Public Safety Telecommunicator / 911 Dispatcher

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator I. The Public Safety Telecommunicator I answers 9-1-1 calls and administrative calls taking appropriate action consistent with established guidelines and procedure.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Listen and accurately obtain pertinent information from callers or field personnel in various situations.
• Dispatch fire and EMS personnel via radio.
• Remember and recall information from callers and field units.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with both external and internal customers.
• Remain calm and exercise good judgement in stressful situations which may extend for a considerable amount of time.
• Enter, read, and interpret computer system responses, maps, and color codes on various workstation monitors and computer systems.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analyze available information, and make reasonable decisions in the absence of clear cut guidelines.
• Provide medical pre-arrival instructions to callers.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

STARTING SALARY: $20.96 hourly.

HOURS: Communications is a 24/7 operation. Work hours and days will vary.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Medical/dental, vision insurance; Humana Health Improvement Programs; Wellness Program with participation rewards; Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Supplemental Life, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance; 35k Lincoln Life insurance policy (free); Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts (including Dependent Care FSA); Paid vacation and sick leave; Annual step increases and additional incentive based wage available.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must to a United States citizen. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by their state of residence. Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

To apply for this position, visit: https://www.butlersheriff.org/general-info/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.96 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• State Driver License (Required)

Work Location: In person