Description

Springfield-Greene County 911 is seeking to hire energetic multi-taskers for the role of 911 Telecommunicator. In this role, you will serve the citizens and first responders of Springfield and Greene County on the front lines of emergency response. If you are looking for an organization that values your efforts and invests in your abilities, you are encouraged to apply to join our team of motivated professionals. Our training program includes both academic and practical components consisting of 720 - 1,000 hours of initial training in the first year. Our CTO's (Communications Training Officers) and overall training program have been recognized as among the very best in the industry. The Public Safety Center, established in 2012, is a state of the art facility which provides our employees with cutting edge technology and comfort. In addition, the city provides an excellent benefits package.

Our employees also enjoy a unique 10-hour shift schedule. We are looking for candidates who embrace high-stress scenarios and recognize the importance of our unique opportunity to provide calm, compassionate assistance to citizens in times of extreme need. 911 Telecommunicators are able to handle any potential scenario with the same degree of compassionate efficiency, regardless of incident. Learning and perfecting this highly sought skillset is one of many rewards awaiting you in a career at Springfield-Greene County 911.

As part of our team, you will:

• Receive and process 911 calls, including both emergency and non-emergency calls for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Determine the appropriate call types and course of action based on the nature of the calls.
• Receive incident reports, including emergency calls through 911, while you simultaneously enter information into the computer, and operate public safety dispatching equipment for multiple jurisdictions and agencies.

Our team is committed to efficiently and compassionately answering the public's 911 calls for emergency service response.

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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires one year of experience in emergency communications/dispatch work;

• 2 years of experience in a multi-tasking, high public contact work environment;

• Possession of 30 semester hours from an accredited college/university

Licensing/Certification

• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

• Schedule: Ten hour shifts, four days per work week, with varying shift start times throughout the 24-hour period. During training, employees may be required to work any shift to complete the tasks required to complete the training process. Due to the flexible nature of the trainee's schedule during the first year, outside secondary employment or students actively enrolled in a seated class will not be approved while the candidate is in the training process. Online students will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. After completing the training process, employees will be assigned shifts according to a yearly shift bid process by seniority and staffing needs of the department.
• Testing information: The testing and selection procedure includes the following elements: a typing test, skills testing, information session, oral interview, observation, comprehensive background investigation as well as post-offer pre-employment hearing exam and pre-employment drug screen. Applicants must pass every phase of the testing selection process in order to be considered eligible for hire.
• Skills testing: This phase of the testing process will take approximately 2-3 hours. The City of Springfield uses CritiCall, a Public Safety Dispatcher/Calltaker Pre-employment Selection Test. The testing will include several phases and assesses the following skills: Typing Speed, Data Entry, Call Summarization, Character Comparison, Memory-Recall, Map Reading, Spelling, Sentence Clarity, and Reading Comprehension.

Please note: Please include your current email address on application. Most communication that will occur during this process will be through written communication, feel free to email or call for any updates at lori.stevens@springfieldmo.gov or 417-864-1602. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.