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Location : Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00101
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 11/22/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 111
Hiring Salary Range: $41,232 - $52,835 annually (based on 2080 hours annually)
"Everything is Better in Person"
General Statement of Duties
Person County Government is recruiting for the Telecommunicator EMD position. The purpose of this position is to provide responsible public safety communications and administrative support work for the law enforcement, fire, and rescue functions in the community, including gathering medical information to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) information to responders.
This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
For the complete job description, click HERE.
This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.
An employee in this classification will either work a rotating day schedule or rotating night schedule. Schedules to be determined after the interview process.
Minimum Education and Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Special Requirements/Qualifications
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
Employee Benefits
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 12.85% for county employees and 14.10% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2023.
PRUDENTIAL 401K
County contributes 5% of your salary and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
NATIONWIDE
457 Deferred compensation plan that allows you to save money for retirement on a pre-tax basis.
PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-4 years - 12 days per year
5-9 years - 15 days per year
10-14 years - 18 days per year
15-19 years - 20 days per year
20+ - 21 days per year
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year
HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY
Based on years of service
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($800) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$50 membership fee per year for full-time or part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + child(ren) - $235.00/month
Employee + spouse - $741.00/month
Family - $976.00/month
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $50.00/month
Employee + child(ren) - $446.57/month
Employee + spouse - $1,216.59/month
Family - $1,580.79/month
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
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Location : Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00101
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 11/22/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 111
Hiring Salary Range: $41,232 - $52,835 annually (based on 2080 hours annually)
"Everything is Better in Person"
General Statement of Duties
Person County Government is recruiting for the Telecommunicator EMD position. The purpose of this position is to provide responsible public safety communications and administrative support work for the law enforcement, fire, and rescue functions in the community, including gathering medical information to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) information to responders.
This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
For the complete job description, click HERE.
This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.
An employee in this classification will either work a rotating day schedule or rotating night schedule. Schedules to be determined after the interview process.
Minimum Education and Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Customer service experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Requirements/Qualifications
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Possess valid certification by the State of North Carolina as a DCI Operator or obtain within six months of employment.
- Possess valid certification as a Telecommunicator by the State of North Carolina or obtain within six months of employment.
- Possess certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch or obtain within six months of employment.
- Possess valid CPR certification or obtain within six months.
- Certification with FEMA/EMI ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within probationary period.
- Must report to work at the scheduled time during inclement or adverse weather conditions.
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
- A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
- Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
- Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
Employee Benefits
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 12.85% for county employees and 14.10% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2023.
PRUDENTIAL 401K
County contributes 5% of your salary and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
NATIONWIDE
457 Deferred compensation plan that allows you to save money for retirement on a pre-tax basis.
PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-4 years - 12 days per year
5-9 years - 15 days per year
10-14 years - 18 days per year
15-19 years - 20 days per year
20+ - 21 days per year
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year
HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY
Based on years of service
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($800) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$50 membership fee per year for full-time or part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + child(ren) - $235.00/month
Employee + spouse - $741.00/month
Family - $976.00/month
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $50.00/month
Employee + child(ren) - $446.57/month
Employee + spouse - $1,216.59/month
Family - $1,580.79/month
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
01
Did you fully complete the work experience and education section of this application? Failure to complete the work experience section and education section will result in an incomplete application.
- Yes
- No
02
Did you attach your resume and cover letter?
- Yes
- No
Required Question