Vermont State - Westminster - Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Job Announcement:

VERMONT STATE POLICE
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

GENERAL INFORMATION This position, Emergency Communications Dispatcher I (Job Opening #623937), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Michelle Hunt at Michelle.C.Hunt@vermont.gov. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include finger-print supported Criminal Records, Motor Vehicle records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s)

 

SALARY

Pay Grade 21 (20.60/hr)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Emergency dispatching, E 911 call taking, public information, and records management work for the Department of Public Safety involving the operation of radio, telephone, computerized and electronic communications equipment at one of the Communication Centers (PSAP).  Incumbents are assigned to particular shifts and may have to work rotating shifts. Work is performed under the general supervision of the PSAP Administrator or the Emergency Communications Supervisor.

To read the full job specifications for this position, please visit the DHR Job Specifications page.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience as a non-emergency dispatcher or a radio operator, or any work experience that includes significant contact with the public, such as a welfare eligibility worker or interviewer, counter or rental clerk, bill or account collector, credit checker, answering service call taker, receptionist, or travel clerk.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year or more of experience in the emergency telecommunication field, or as an emergency dispatcher or telecommunicator.

Note: Certification by the E-911 Board as a telecommunicator may be required within six months of entry into the job.

Note: All candidates must pass a security clearance conducted by the Department of Public Safety.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Performance requirement: Applicants must pass a Department of Public Safety administered computer based "CritiCall" test, which assesses computer and other job related skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Our application is facilitated by the Vermont Department of Human Resources. Go to http://humanresources.vermont.gov/careers and look for the box that says “Job Seekers.”  You will be required to create a free user account in the Human Resources system. Once that is done you will be able to apply for a job. Under the basic job search, use the keyword “PSAP” and posted “Anytime”. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to michelle.c.hunt@vermont.gov