Emergency Call Taker Trainee

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Compensation Range

$20.90-$31.92

Starting Salary Range

20.9-26.41

Job Description Summary

Learn to receive 9-1-1 calls, assess the calls, record information, and redirect the calls to an appropriate agency or a Sheriff's dispatcher. First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), FCIC/NCIC, and valid State of Florida 9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicator certifications must be obtained during the probationary period.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment.

• Receive 9-1-1 calls, quickly and calmly assess the situation, enter information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for law enforcement dispatch, and/or redirect them to specific or alternate emergency responding agencies or departments.

• Connect conference calls involving two or more parties to render timely emergency assistance and initiate emergency callbacks to obtain additional information or to follow-up on disconnected calls.

• Create reports to identify incorrect location information received through the Automatic Location Information system in order to initiate corrective actions.

• Pinpoint the location of emergency/non-emergency calls initiated from landlines or cellular phones using a Global Positioning System (GPS).

• Research local, state, and federal law enforcement databases when information dictates or when requested to verify outstanding warrants, location history information, and other information and provide the information to the responding officer prior to arriving at the emergency location.

• Type memoranda and report, duplicate or edit emergency call recordings in response to court subpoenas and public records requests and testify in court in order to provide an accurate account of information received from emergency/non-emergency calls for assistance.

• Maintain records and reports including shift reports and operational logs.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Some knowledge of 9-1-1 system, effective communication techniques, audio communication equipment operation, and law enforcement terminology.

• Some knowledge of Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Some knowledge of computerized mapping systems and related software use and application.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and controlled manner.

• Ability to accurately assess emergency information and make correct decisions.

• Ability to operate computerized telephone equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction and to follow established procedures.

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and maintain confidential information.

• Ability to accurately sort, file, and retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical, or chronological systems.

Working Conditions

• Work within an office environment within a law enforcement agency.

• Frequent exposure to potentially distressing calls.

• Stand/sit at a keyboard or workstation for prolonged periods.

• May engage in light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 10 pounds).

• Shift work: May work day or night shifts and non-standard hours/days including weekends and holidays.

• Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform.

• In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.

Required Pre-Employment Testing

• Completion of pre-employment testing.

Additional Job Requirements

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.

• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving his