911 Public Safety Telecommunicator, Town of Hilton Head Island
Join Our Team as the 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator to receive incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch appropriate agencies and personnel as required.
What You Will Do: Receive calls from public for emergency services. Determines which response agency should be responsible for responding to the call for assistance and dispatches appropriate units. Provide emergency assistance to callers until responding emergency units arrive. Coordinate rescue efforts with many external agencies including, but not limited to, DNR, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Marine Search and Rescue, Shore Beach Services and the USCG. Receive non-emergency calls from the public and responds/directs accordingly.
Monitor primary and secondary radio channels. Monitor location and availability of all field units.
High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed. Certification within one year of employment. American Heart Association CPR Certification within three months of employment. Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification within one year of employment. Emergency Fire Dispatch Certification within one year of employment.
Please visit The Town's website at https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/jobs/openings/ for more details and to apply online.