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Elkhart County Human Resources 911 Dispatcher in Elkhart, Indiana
**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
**[9-1-1 DISPATCHER/OPERATOR (COMM TECH I/II)
[DEPARTMENT:[ Elkhart County 9-1-1 (PSCC)
[HIRING RANGE:[ Starting $20.00/hour (CT I) and upwards from $22.00/hour **[ depending on experience (CT II)
[BENEFITS:[ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;[ Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
[POSITION TO BE FILLED:[ ASAP
[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:[ MUST be available to work any shift assigned (days, *[ afternoons, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage) *[ This is a 24-hour operation and a 40-hour work week
[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ Elkhart County Public Safety Communications Center (911)
**[TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: None
*[JOB SUMMARY: *[This is an entry level position for extensive training in the (911) dispatch routine and qualification as a Communications Tech II; responsible for multiple activities in the emergency response process; will answer and dispatch multiple personnel in response to telephone calls regarding emergency and potentially life-threatening situations; responsible for operation of IDACS computer terminal, maintenance of records, and appropriate response to calls following set guidelines.
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- High School diploma or GED
- Will be expected to meet qualifications for a Communications Tech II, be certified as an IDACS computer operator and CPR certification within 6 months
- Ability to perform multiple tasks, work at a computer terminal and enter data
- Pre-employment background check and polygraph
- Good typing skills (Minimum of 35 wpm)
**[[For additional information or to apply, visit at www.elkhartcounty.com and click [Employment Opportunities
[[Elkhart County Human Resources *[[117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 *[[Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}**
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