What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vail Emergency Services Specialist position at Town of Vail?
Job Description:
The Town of Vail is seeking a highly skilled Emergency Communications Specialist. As an essential role in public safety, this position provides critical services to the community. Our state-of-the-art communication facility dispatches emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
The Town of Vail is seeking a highly skilled Emergency Communications Specialist. As an essential role in public safety, this position provides critical services to the community. Our state-of-the-art communication facility dispatches emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County.
Responsibilities:
- Receiving, analyzing & prioritizing 911 calls as well as non-emergent phone calls for Police, Fire, and EMS service.
- Performing Emergency Medical Dispatch when appropriate and giving lifesaving instructions over the phone to callers.
- Effectively utilizing a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to prioritize calls, record incident details & identify the status and location of responders in the field.
- Distributing calls for service for Police, Fire & Medical units according to guidelines.
- Monitoring radio traffic for Police, Fire & Medical units.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.
- The ability to have emotional control in stressful situations.
- Strong computer and typing skills.
