What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Communications Officer position at Village of Palm Springs, FL?
Salary : $54,995.20 Annually
Location : Palm Springs, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 0506
Department : Public Safety
Division : Police
Opening Date : 09 / 18 / 2024
SUMMARY
Employees in this classification perform specialized work and are responsible for the operation of communications and information retrieval system in the Police Department during an assigned shift.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position.
- Operate a sophisticated communication system maintaining contact with police and fire / rescue units.
- Further enter information onto daily reports for the communications center, monitor and update officers in computer monitors and enter alarm calls and dispatch police to the area.
- Receive / assign / dispatch proper units to fire / rescue calls for service, monitor and operate primary and secondary radio channels, and prepare 911 reports and change logging recorder tapes.
- Employees in this position must also access, input and retrieve information from a computer, make emergency calls required for repairs, on-going investigations, etc., and train new employees in all phases of the position.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employees must possess a high school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) to two (2) years' experience as an Emergency Communications Officer is required. A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.Sixteen (16) hours of basic FCIC / NCIC Teletype Certification must be completed within the first year of employment. Must currently possess the 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certification, through the Florida Department of Health, and certification must remain valid throughout duration of employment in this classification. Employee must possess accurate typing skills and command a working knowledge of basic computers and office equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.
General Benefits Information
If Selected : Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well.
PROBATION :
All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period
PENSION PLAN : FRS (Florida Retirement System)
HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE :
HOLIDAYS :
We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.
PERSONAL LEAVE TIME :
Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.
Salary : $54,995
