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Chenango County Public Safety Dispatcher in Norwich, New York
vChenango County's Communications Division of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office has openings for Public Safety Dispatchers. The work involves responsibility for receiving incoming telephone, radio and 911 calls and for responding to those communications by referring callers to the appropriate agency, department, or Sheriff Office official, dispatching patrol units, paging or toning out emergency services personnel and equipment, relaying information via radio or telephone, and when necessary reading pre-arrival emergency medical instructions to a calling party. Incumbents also maintain radio communications with road patrol units and emergency services personnel to monitor their location, provide information and respond to requests for additional assistance. Incumbents monitor numerous telephone, computer and radio systems simultaneously and must exercise sound independent judgment in prioritizing calls in and dispatching the appropriate personnel and equipment quickly to the scene of the incidents. Employees operate a computer and use various job specific computer applications. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR (B) One year of full-time or the part-time equivalent paid or volunteer experience as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, emergency medical provider for an ambulance service or in a closely related emergency services position; OR (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Following appointment incumbents will be required to satisfactorily complete First Aid, CPR, and eJustice NY integrated justice portal training and maintain certification in these areas. Incumbents will also be required to successfully complete Emergency Medical Dispatch Training and the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Public Safety Telecommunicators One Training Course following appointment. NOTE: Candidates being considered will have a: Background Investigation and Criminal History Records investigation; Medical Examination; and Psychological Examination.
The position has 12 hour shifts and starts at $25.04 per hour in 2025 and includes a full benefits package