911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher ($15,000 Sign-On Bonus)
911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher ($15,000 Sign-On Bonus)
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Yearly Salary
$ 57348 - 85224
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-09-2025
Job Description
Description
$15000 Hiring Bonus
Eligibility for EXPERIENCED 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher Candidates:
You must be currently employed as a 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher within the state of Florida with a minimum of TWO YEARS of experience in law enforcement dispatching. Of those two years at least ONE YEAR must have been completed working independently not including any time spent in a training status.
Payment - $7500 will be paid upon hire and $7500 will be paid upon successful completion of training.
*You must meet the criteria above and hired after October 1 2025. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years.
Department Overview: The Coral Springs Parkland and Coconut Creek Emergency Communications Center (ECC) answers all emergency and non-emergency calls for police fire and emergency medical addition to the call-taking function the Emergency Communications Center serves as the dispatch center for the Cities of Coral Springs and Coconut Creek for Police Fire and EMS and the City of Parkland for Fire and EMS services this role the Emergency Communications Center is responsible for the safety of police officers and firefighter/paramedics acting as their link to the resources they need keeping track of their status and location and coordinating the assignment of officers to new incidents.
Inside the ECC staff are on the job 24 hours a day protecting the residents of Coral Springs Parkland and Coconut Creek as the lifeline between the public and our first responders. The Coral Springs ECC became a CALEA Accredited Communications Center in 2007. We continue to be CALEA Accredited and have earned accreditation with excellence for the yearsand most recently in 2020. We are currently in the process for reaccreditation with CALEA for the year 2024.
OurstaffiscommittedtotheCityofCoralSpringsmissionstatement:Tobethepremiercityinwhichtoliveworkandraise a family.
FormoreinformationonourCityandEmergencyCommunicationsCenter pleasevisitthefollowingsite:
CityofCoralSpringsPoliceDepartmentwebsite:Examples of Duties
- ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATIONThe current starting salary for a 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher I is $57348.04 with a lifetime top-out of $85224.64. This range is periodically assessed for potential adjustment/increase. Candidates with experience in a police and/or fire communications center may be eligible to be hired above the established starting salary.
Newly hired 911 Emergency Communications Dispatchers will start at the level of Dispatcher I. Upon full completion of training (to include Call Taking Two Channel FD and PD Radios) employees will be moved to Dispatcher II. The current salary range for this classification is $65124.80 with a lifetime top-out of $96781.65. This range is periodically assessed for potential adjustments/increase.
Under general supervision the purpose of the position is to perform responsible specialized work in the receiving prioritizing and dispatching of emergency and non-emergency telephone calls through the police/fire communications system. Employee is responsible for aiding emergency callers to establish composure in order to obtain essential information to document and dispatch the appropriate emergency personnel. Position facilitates the appropriate response for each call placed for service while maintaining heavy radio traffic for incoming calls for service by units in the field. The employee works within the scope of established laws rules and regulations of the work however is expected to exercise considerable judgment and initiative in performing work under the established policies and procedures.
The Communications Unit works 24 hours 365 days a year including holidays.Applicants are expected to be available to work shifts that may include weekends late night and/or holidays as well as mandatory overtime.- Operates a multi-line call system to receive 911 emergency and non-emergency calls and operates advanced office equipment.
- Receives telephone calls through the police/fire communications system; assumes control of the conversation; ascertains the nature of the call; prioritizes emergency and non-emergency situations and needs; routes information to appropriate police fire and rescue units. Provide essential emergency instructions to callers prior to the arrival of police or fire units.
- Alerts other agencies (hospitals air rescue etc.) as needed regarding the status of emergency transport. Enters information from callers into a Computer-Assisted Dispatch system (CAD) or prepares complaint cards.
- Dispatches police and fire vehicles/personnel to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance based on zone assignment and availability. Determines appropriate apparatus needed to be dispatched for each call. Multi-task between phone radio and dispatch Tracks and logs available and unavailable units in the field.
- Monitors radio frequencies and maintains open contact with officers to provide administrative support as needed. Enters critical information into the Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) systems for the dissemination of information on vehicle registration wanted persons warrants endangered runaways probation/parole early inmate release violent offenders sexual offenders predators terrorists protection or restraining order.
- Research status of guns vehicles parts boats and other items to determine if stolen. Notify the appropriate agency of the results of research.
- Calls for tow trucks and taxis; request specialty unit and outside agency back up as needed.
- Notifies appropriate authorities of missing children information accident reports involving children; notifies hospitals and emergency medical staff of incoming patient information.
- Communicates and assists each caller equally without regard to age race sex or dialect; identifies emergency or potential crisis situations and adjusts dialogue or activities accordingly; attempts to calm frantic or fearful callers.
- Utilizes the records retrieval system to file paperwork retrieves information as necessary and organize emergency records.
- All additional duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of previous work experience.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and significant ability to work under stress. AED CPR and TDD Certifications preferred.
- This position requires cognitive clarity and exceptional communication skills. To be considered for employment you MUSTNOT have smoked or ingested any illegal drugs within 24 months of application. Drug use within 24 months of application serves as an automatic disqualifier. Drug use is verified as part of the Lie Detector portion of the application process.
Supplemental Information
- EXAMINATIONPROCESS:The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process.
please check your account regularly.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application or about the hiring process please contact Human Resources Partner Alyssa Steckler at or .
The duration of the hiring process typically takes between 4 and 6 weeks however may be up to 90 days depending on the departments hiring needs.- Applyviaouronlineapplication
- Applicationreview
- CritiCallTest-DispatcherPre-EmploymentTesting
- FormalInterview
- ComputerizedVoiceStressAnalysisExaminationandFingerprints
- Psychological Evaluation
- ExtensiveBackgroundInvestigation
- Post-OfferMedicalExaminationandDrugTest
- Completion of 15 month probationary period*
* The probationary period for the position of 911 Emergency Communications Dispatcher is 15 months. 911 Emergency Communication Dispatchers must have completed the department training program and be working independently 12 months from their date of hire to remain employed. Months 12 through 15 are designed for new fully trained 911 Emergency Communications Dispatchers to demonstrate proficiency prior to release from probation.
ForApplicantsFromOutsideoftheSouthFloridaArea
ItisasignificanttimeandfinancialinvestmentforsomeonenotcurrentlyresidingintheSouthFloridaareatoprocessfor complete the hiring process.
First Visit One Day- Criticall Test
Second Visit 3 Successive Days Minimum- Panel Interview (Half Day)
- CVSA/Lie Detector Test (Half Day)
- Psychological Exam (Full Day)
Background Investigation/Conditional Offer of Employment Takes 2 to 4 Weeks Do not need to be present
Final Visit Half a Day- Pre-Employment Medical Exam and Drug Screen One Day
Final Offer of Employment
ProgressingintheprocessisnotguaranteedandyoumaybereleasedfromtheprocessatANYofthestepsabove. Additionally completing all steps in the process does not guarantee employment.
The City of Coral Springs is firmly committed to offering an equitable drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies programs practices recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention and other related activities. When requested the City of Coral Springs will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at if special assistance is needed.
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