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Public Safety Telecommunicator I
Pay Grade10
Salary
$41,084.16 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
8298 Keach Drive
Henderson, KY 42420 USA
Henderson, KY 42420 USA
Description
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce anddeter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguardproperty and protect individual rights. Provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to thecriminal justice community.
Primary Role:
The Public Safety Telecommunicator I is a highly skilled team member, providing a vital link between the stateTroopers and the information they need to be effective and efficient in their daily operations. Often timescalled the "nerve center" of police operations they are the initial first responders, taking the call anddispatching emergency personnel including state and local police, fire and ambulatory services. Due to thenature of 24 hour operations the applicant must be willing to work a flexible shift.
The Kentucky State Police recognizes the importance and significance of the Public Safety Telecommunicator toboth Trooper and Public Safety and therefore goes to great lengths to ensure we provide the appropriatetraining and equipment for success. A comprehensive Field Training Program begins on the first day ofemployment and lasts through the first 12 months. In addition, all telecommunicators are required to attend a5-week training academy within the first year of service to become certified with the Kentucky Law EnforcementCouncil, in the following systems: Law Information Network of Kentucky (LINK), National Crime InformationCenter (NCIC) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), as well as training andcertification in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD).
This position has a variable shift. The successful candidate will be required to stay in Frankfort at theAcademy Monday through Friday during the five week telecommunications academy.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Role:
The Public Safety Telecommunicator I is a highly skilled team member, providing a vital link between the stateTroopers and the information they need to be effective and efficient in their daily operations. Often timescalled the "nerve center" of police operations they are the initial first responders, taking the call anddispatching emergency personnel including state and local police, fire and ambulatory services. Due to thenature of 24 hour operations the applicant must be willing to work a flexible shift.
The Kentucky State Police recognizes the importance and significance of the Public Safety Telecommunicator toboth Trooper and Public Safety and therefore goes to great lengths to ensure we provide the appropriatetraining and equipment for success. A comprehensive Field Training Program begins on the first day ofemployment and lasts through the first 12 months. In addition, all telecommunicators are required to attend a5-week training academy within the first year of service to become certified with the Kentucky Law EnforcementCouncil, in the following systems: Law Information Network of Kentucky (LINK), National Crime InformationCenter (NCIC) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), as well as training andcertification in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD).
This position has a variable shift. The successful candidate will be required to stay in Frankfort at theAcademy Monday through Friday during the five week telecommunications academy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer radio and telephone calls (including 911 in designated areas)
- Gather and relay pertinent information from each communication; dispatching calls to police and otheremergency management personnel
- Provide pre-arrival instructions during medical emergencies
- Operate the Computer Aided Dispatching system (CAD)
- Familiarity with Post region
- Utilize law enforcement systems nationwide to assist troopers and detectives with investigations rangingfrom traffic enforcement to major crime
- Strong work ethic
- Multi-tasking
- Typing
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Map reading
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Perform under pressure
- Solid judgement
- Computer literacy
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must obtain certification as LINK/NCIC Operator within thirty days of employment in this job classification. Must obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher within sixty days of employment in this job classification. Must obtain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) within twelve months of employment in this job classification. Shall not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes pursuant to KRS 15.540. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45305
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a communications center at a Kentucky State Police Post and under extremely stressful conditions. May be required to work rotating shifts.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Blake Smith at Blake.Smith@ky.gov
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