
Central County Emergency 911 provides Fire and EMS dispatching services for the vast majority of St. Louis County, Missouri, as well as portions of Franklin and Jefferson Counties.
We are currently seeking 911 Call Takers/Dispatchers who will talk to the public to gather information about their emergency, dispatch Fire and/or EMS units, enter data into CAD, and monitor multiple radio channels. (Applicants selected for employment will start as a Call Taker and will have the opportunity to advance to the Dispatcher position.)
There are several phases of the hiring process which include interviewing, skill testing, job shadowing, background check and drug testing. We are seeking to fill four positions. The next Academy will begin late January or early February of 2024.
Qualifications Needed for Success:
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Availability to work 12-hour shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
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Be available for mandatory overtime as needed.
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Ability to sit for long periods of time.
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Dedication to excellence and ability provide a consistently high level of customer service.
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Ability to calmly communicate with the public when they are upset and stressed due to a crisis.
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Desire to work as part of a high functioning team combined with independent work.
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Strong attention to details and ability to multi-task.
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Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm.
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Experience is preferred, but not required.
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Minimum of 18 years of age.
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Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits We Offer:
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Competitive starting pay at $24.43 per hour.
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Thorough paid training.
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Health and vision insurance premiums paid 100% by us for employee and family.
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Dental reimbursement program.
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Paid employee life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
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Company paid retirement savings plan. Optional additional employee retirement plan.
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Sick time, personal days and vacation offered.
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Annual uniform allowance.
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Union environment.
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Collaborative work environment that is safe and clean.
The job posting for this Academy will close January 1, 2024.
You can apply by clicking this link.