Walker County, Georgia Government ยท 2 months ago
E-911 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
LaFayette, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hrWalker County, Georgia Government is currently seeking applications for an E-911 Communications Officer. The role involves receiving and interpreting information through telecommunications equipment and dispatching that information to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.
ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Answer all non-emergency and emergency E-911 telephone lines, obtaining and recording pertinent information regarding the nature and urgency of the situation; determine appropriate response and expeditiously alerts responsible units or agencies via radio or telephone
Dispatch and direct responding service units, City Fire/Rescue, County Fire/Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement Agencies promptly to emergencies and other locations according to SOG
Maintain constant status and availability of all emergency service units; keep continuous records of mobile units
Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals involved in the operations of all related departments including co-workers, the general public, outside agencies, wrecker companies, security agencies, and other city, county, state and federal agencies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Employee must be able to type thirty words per minute accurately
Employee must successfully complete a forty-hour training course for Communications Officer per Georgia State Law
Employee must successfully complete and maintain LED GCIC/NCIC certification, or any equivalent combination of education training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position
Employee must be EMD qualified and have the ability to learn and apply new skills in the area of telephone and radio communications relative to emergency services
Employee must be able to stay at stationary position for extended periods
Company
Walker County, Georgia Government
Formed in 1833, Walker County was named after Freeman Walker, a U.S. Senator from Augusta.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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