QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
High school diploma or equivalent
Good moral character
Ability to pass a thorough background investigation
No convictions of a crime that could have resulted in being imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary
Ability to pass a written test at the police department
Ability and willingness to work a variety of days and shifts, including holidays
Must complete TESTING through Job Service for 911 Communications Officer which includes typing, spelling, grammar, and data entry.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Perform a variety of routine clerical, technical and administrative work in dispatching emergency services
Assist the public with information and directions
Keep official and confidential records
Assist in administration of standard operating policies and procedures of the dispatch center
Use office equipment, to include: database systems, multi-lined 911 emergency and non-emergency telephones, teletype, computer, photocopy and fax machine, radio base, TDD and paging systems
Other duties as assigned
Will be trained on-the-job in emergency medical dispatch
Will be sent to Helena for basic training before one year
Part-time position, days and shifts to be varied including holidays.Starting salary is $21.74. Benefits include holiday pay and part-paid health insurance.
