Police
Telecommunications Specialist (911 Dispatcher)
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$46,377 - $54,230
Annually
Ready to save lives? Apply to become a Telecommunications specialist! This role involves recieving emergency calls requesting police, fire, and emergency medical services. We accept applications as a lateral transfers for those who are currently employed as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Telecommunication Specialist, Police Communications Technicians, Public Safety Dispatcher, or Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Department:
Police
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Yes
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
High school diploma or equivalency
Working knowledge of telephone, radio, computer and office equipment
Ability to be certified in CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol
Ability to be calm in the face of danger or an emergency
Possess hearing and speaking ability, judgment, demeanor
Ability to learn terminology commonly used by police, fire and medical personnel