What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatcher position at Schenectady County?
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
The Schenectady County Unified Communications Center has opportunities available for full- time Public Safety Dispatcher I’s (PSD I). The PSD I operates communication systems utilizing radio, telephone and computer equipment to receive 9-1-1 emergency and routine calls requesting police, fire, or EMS services; provides information to the public; dispatches public safety personnel and equipment in response to service requests and to organize and coordinate the activities of field units; maintains records of activities in response to service requests. The
PSD I must be able to function calmly in emergencies and to take appropriate action efficiently.
Typical Work Activities Include:
- Answering the telephone and receives wireline and wireless 9-1-1 emergency and non- emergency requests for assistance;
- Dispatching public safety personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls, utilizing multiple video display monitors, radio dispatching consoles and related equipment;
- Determining response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatching police, fire, or EMS units via radio consoles in accordance with established protocols and procedures;
- Monitoring and maintaining status of public safety personnel and equipment; analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action to help ensure officer and firefighter safety;
- Providing Emergency Medical, Fire and/or Police Dispatching services, including pre- arrival and post-dispatch instructions to the caller using accepted protocols.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required.
Shifts include nights, weekends and holidays.
Excellent benefit package includes New York State retirement, generous health, dental, vacation, sick and personal time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,661.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,661