Telecommunicator I

Richmond County Emergency Services is seeking to fill multiple full-time Telecommunicator I positions.

This is an entry level position with a built in career ladder. This position is required to work a twelve hour shift.

Duties include: receive calls from general public requesting emergency or non-emergency safety services. Dispatch appropriate public safety units and assist in obtaining additional information and locating streets and addresses. Coordinates activities between various public safety agencies. Receives radio/telephone or computer information and makes inquires to obtain information or service of other agencies. Maintain radio contact with safety units and keep continuous records of status of units in and out of service and on cases. Performs related work as required.

Salary: Starting at $40,650.87.

Benefits: Free health and dental insurance, free life insurance, automatic 5% employer contribution into 401k, strong pension plan; annual, sick and petty leave along with many other fantastic benefits.

Education & experience desired: High school diploma/GED is required, experience operating radio transmitting equipment or telephone switchboard, and computers, or equivalent combination of experience & education preferred. Candidate must be able to complete the 40-hour Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (ETC) course and complete Emergency Medical & Fire Dispatch certification courses.

Qualified applicants may complete a PD-107 found at www.richmondnc.com and/or a resume and return to one of the following:

Mail to Richmond County Human Resources, PO Box 504, Rockingham, NC 28380 OR

Fax to 910-410-1127 OR

Drop off in a sealed envelope in the red drop box at the Richmond County Dept. of Social Services at 125 Caroline St. Rockingham NC 28379 OR

apply at NCWorks Career Center, in person or online at www.ncworks.gov OR

email to [email protected] OR

Indeed.com.

HR will not accept phone calls, emails or in person appointments regarding application status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Richmond County is an EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,149.43 - $37,900.12 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person