Telecommunications Operator

LOWNDES COUNTY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 02724

TITLE: 911 Operator

DEPARTMENT: 911 Center

LOCATION: Lowndes County – 911 Center

SALARY RANGE: $16.98 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for receiving emergency and administrative calls from the public and dispatching the appropriate emergency personnel. Provides guidance to callers until emergency personnel arrive on the scene and pre-arrival instructions on medical calls.

MINIMUM TRAINING: Position requires employees to work rotating shifts, including night shift. Selection process includes a criminal background check and an employer provided post offer of employment physical and drug screen and psychological fitness evaluation. Applicants must be 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have no felony convictions, no pattern of criminal misconduct or a less than honorable discharge from the military. Applicants must successfully pass an entry level pre-employment skills examination. Requires the possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC and POST certifications within 6 months of employment.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLICATION: Applications can be downloaded from the Lowndes County Website www.lowndescounty.com/jobs and picked up and/or dropped off at the Lowndes County Human Resources Department.

Completed applications can also be mailed to:

LOWNDES COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE

P.O. Box 1349
Valdosta, GA 31603-1349

LOWNDES COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person