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911 CALL TAKER (COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST)

Seminole County Sheriff's Office Sanford, FL Information Technology

General Description

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting pre-screen questionnaires for the position of COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, a position that performs in the role of a 911 call-taker.

The Sheriff’s Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System (FRS), paid medical/dental/life insurance, generous leave accrual, wellness benefits, education incentives and assistance and ten (10) paid holidays per year.

Following completion of a one (1) year probationary period and successful completion of the agency’s established training processes and criteria, employees have the opportunity to advance to a Public Safety Telecommunicator I (PST I/ Dispatcher) at a minimum of $15.93 per hour/ Annual $34,791.12.

This position is responsible for handling 911 calls and incoming non-emergency calls for service. Provides optimum customer service to callers under significant emotional strain and stress. Performs effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

All pre-screen questionnaires require a NOTARIZED Background Waiver (Download PDF reader) included in the link provided and are to be uploaded to your pre-screen questionnaire.

Pre-screen questionnaires must be submitted before the closing date of December 1, 2020.

Typical Duties

  • Receives all incoming telephone calls for emergency law enforcement and Fire Rescue services within unincorporated Seminole County and designated cities
  • Routes calls to the proper authority, including processing Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) calls
  • Receives incoming non-emergency calls and routes to the proper authority or provides caller with requested information
  • Receives complaints over the telephone; secures appropriate information from the caller; refers complaint via computer system to the dispatcher for processing
  • Relays information and messages to field personnel as required
  • Responds to inquiries from field personnel as to vehicle license tags, driver’s license information, vehicle registrations, warrants, names, criminal histories, and special services information such as wrecker services, technicians, and K-9 support
  • Utilizes cross-reference materials and documents for transmittal of accurate locations

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • Applicant must be able to type 35 correct words per minute. A typing test is required as part of the pre-screening process
  • Applicant must submit to ECOMM testing through the National Testing Network (NTN). This test determines an applicant’s ability to meet the minimum emergency communications skill level. Cost of testing is covered by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
  • Must obtain a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification within one year
  • Must obtain F/NCIC and CPR certification within six months of employment

  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory attendance may be required for coverage during community and natural disasters

    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other

  • Knowledge of county geography
  • Knowledge of telephone answering techniques
  • Knowledge of governmental agencies and community service agencies at a sufficient level to direct callers to the appropriate authority
  • Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise, controlled, and pleasant manner in a wide variety of circumstances with good diction in a well-modulated voice
  • Ability to type at sufficient speed to accurately complete information for computer-aided dispatch system
  • Ability to simultaneously communicate, interpret and enter data into a computer terminal with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in a variety of life-threatening and emergency situations
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to wear department issued headset equipment
  • Ability to work any shift
  • Ability to handle irate and hysterical callers in a calm, courteous, and professional manner
  • Ability to work under stress and exercise discretion and independent judgment in a variety of situations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and an economically and ethnically diverse general public

    • Successful applicants will be required to complete and submit an entire employment application, which will be provided to the applicant by the Human Resources Division. The applicant will then submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Pre-Screen Questionnaire or Employment Application will disqualify your application.

    Candidates must also comply with the Agency’s current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 – Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant’s tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency’s review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency’s policy.

    Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process.

    Classified Position
    Please direct any questions to:
    Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
    Human Resources Division
    100 Eslinger Way
    Sanford FL 32773
    wdenning@seminolesheriff.org
    (407) 665-6621

    The Sheriff’s Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify.

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