Bingham County Hiring for EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION OFFICER at Blackfoot, Idaho Full Time

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/1888839 &html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”&&body&&div class=”page”&&/&&&Laraine Pope HR Director&&&&Position:&&&&Salarv:Closinq Date:&&&&BINGHAM COUNTYDEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES&&&&501 North Maple #202Blackfoot, lD 83221&&&&Fax#: (208) 782-2681&&&&October 11, 2022BINGHATM COUNTY, IDAHO&&&&Emergency Communication Officer(Previously known as 911 Emergency Services Dispatcher)$19.09 – Fulltime/Eligible for County BenefitsOpen Until Filled&&&&Purpose Of Class/Primarv FunctionThe principal function of an employee in this class is to answer emergency and non-emergencycalls for police, fire, medical and other emergency services using a multi-line telephone and 911systems. Employees in this class are responsible for fast, efficient, and accurate receiving,dispatching, and processing of calls and messages from and to fire, police, and emergencymedical services vehicles and personnel on an assigned shift. The work is performed undersupervision of the Emergency Communication (Dispatch) Supervisor with direction from theLead Emergency Communication Officer. Some latitude is granted for the exercise ofindependent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a generaloffice environment, frequently under stressful conditions. No previous experience is necessary.&&&&The Emergency Communication Officer position requires, with or without reasonableaccommodation, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally. The employee is regularlyrequired to sit; stand; walk; bend; stoop, and stretch. The employee is frequently required to usehands to operate a computer keyboard, radio and communications equipment, and standardoffice equipment; to handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.&&&&Minimum Requirements&&&&Disqualifvinq Druo Usaqe&&&&Must have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or school transcripts (copy attached toapplication)Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have a valid Driver’s License (copy attached to application)Must be able to type 55 WPMMust have no Felony convictionsMust have no Misdemeanor convictions within the last 5 yearsMust be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre-employment drug screening&&&&Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited tomarijuana, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without alegal prescription andior license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid&&&&Use of mariiuana within the past yearUse of synthetic substances such as “spice” with in the past yearAnv use of illeqal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCPAnv use of non-prescribed prescription drugs within 3 years.&&&&$;”rgh., (ounty is.n fqualQppo*unitg Lmploge r&&&/&&/div&&div class=”page”&&/&&&Emplovment Requirements for a 911 Emerqencv Services Dispatcher&&&&Items that must be attached to the Sheriffs Office Application&&&&Must have the ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays)Must be able to spell correctlyMust be able to speak English clearly and conciselyMust be able to perform multiple tasks efficientlyMust have excellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to make decisions in all emergency situationsMust be able to relay information with speed and accuracyMust have sufficient hearing to use a telephone and radio headsetMust be able to successfully complete the 20 week Dispatcher training programMust obta in certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher with certification in First Aid andCPRMust be able to successfully complete the ldaho POST Basic Dispatch AcademyMust be able to obtain a Notary Public CertificationMust be able to complete the 1 year probationary periodMust be able to obtain ldaho Law Enforcement Teletype System (ILETS) and NCIC certificationMust be able to pass our Critical Testing Module&&&&A copy of your valid Driver’s LicenseA Resum6&&&&Benefits&&&&Bingham County offers a competitive benefits package including membership in the PublicEmployee Retirement System of ldaho (PERSI), paid time off, holiday pay, as well as medical,dental, vision and life insurance. lf you would like to view all of the benefits Bingham Countyoffers our full-time employees, please visit our website: www.co.binoham.id.us, then click onHuman Resources and that will take you to our web page and on the right side you will see”Employee Benefits”, if you click on this you will be directed to our Benefits page.&&&&How to Applv&&&&A Job Postinq and the Application can be found on our website: www.co.binoham.id.us(Human Resources section).When you have completed the Application, please email it to:[email protected] or fax it to (208) 782 2681&&&&The back page of the Mplication is an Authorization for Release of Records and Personallnformation. You will need