Emergency Communications Operator

Crestview, FL
Crestview Police Department

Salary: $37,232.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

This is general public safety work involving the responsibility of answering routine and emergency police/fire calls and for associated dispatching necessary police/fire personnel and equipment resources.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives and records all incoming calls and dispatches police/fire department vehicles and personnel as required.
  • Monitors police/fire vehicles as to time and locations.
  • Receives and relays messages, types forms and post general information sheet items.
  • Makes periodic test reading of communications circuits.
  • Maintains all FCIC and NCIC training requirements and records.
  • Performs other related duties as directed
  • Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties in which may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • Possess thorough knowledge of dispatching principles and procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of City boundaries, public facilities, and fire districts
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Possess a Florida Operator license.
  • High School Diploma or Florida approved GED
  • Required Certification – 911 Safety Telecommunicator Certification within one year of hire.