Emergency Dispatcher V2X

Provides emergency 911 and dispatching services.

• Provides medical response dispatch services to callers.
• Maintains maps, checklist, and charts, including automated programs.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.
• Performs service calls internally.
• Responsible for department accountability procedures and other related duties.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • US National Requirements:
    • CPR AHA or Red Cross, NR-EMR, Tele-Communicator I, II, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
    • All certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
    • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Foreign National Requirements:
    • CPR AHA or Red Cross, EMR, Tele-Communicator I, II, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
    • All certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
• Experience:
  • At least 3-5 years experience as a Fire Dispatcher, Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Access
• Skills:
  • Must have excellent communications and cognitive skills to effective handle emergency operations
  • Must have good computer skills for daily reporting requirements
  • Must have good interpersonal skills to promote effective team and group dynamics
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Stressful conditions, be able to work long hours, overtime and live among fellow firefighters.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Work may require prolonged standing and sitting; Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules