Dispatcher(Night Shift Only) Additional Night Pay

Savannah, GA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 36406 - 40047

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chatham Emergency Services is currently seeking qualified dispatchers for our communications center. Our communication center is the heart and soul of the organization. The candidate must have the ability to deal with high stress emergency situations. We are looking for a great support staff within our communication center to assist Metro 911 system firefighters EMTs and Paramedics. We dispatch our vehicles

DUTIES

The candidate must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts (include days nights weekends and holidays)
Proficient in data entry in CAD System
The ability to work long hours during disasters and evacuations
The ability to sit for extended periods of times
The ability to assess emergency situations and may provide preliminary advice and guidance
The ability to work with the public and private sector through the metro 911 system and private emergency phone calls
The ability to dispatch emergency personnel to scenes as well as provide directions to the emergency scenes all over Chatham County

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must possess the following skills:

Experience with multi phone lines and well as radio channels.
Ability to become Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certified
Ability to use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment.
The ability to think clearly and act calmly in stressful emergency situations.
Has great customer service skills internally and externally
The ability to multitasks with several pieces of equipment such as head sets radios & computer equipment
Type at least 25-30 WPM
Disburse accurate and appropriate information to responding units
Speak clear and concise
Maintain a Positive Attitude
Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to successfully pass background checks pre-employment physical and drug test

For all non-English speaking candidates we can assist you per written request. If you need additional resources services send a request to the Human Resources via email () no later than 7 business days prior to the testing date. During this time we will provide a written English comprehension examination that test your ability to read and understand English. Upon successful completion of this exam we will provide you the written examination and/or resources per written request.

Chatham Emergency Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

DUTIES

The candidate must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts (include days nights weekends and holidays)
Proficient in data entry in CAD System
The ability to work long hours during disasters and evacuations
The ability to sit for extended periods of times
The ability to assess emergency situations and may provide preliminary advice and guidance
The ability to work with the public and private sector through the metro 911 system and private emergency phone calls
The ability to dispatch emergency personnel to scenes as well as provide directions to the emergency scenes all over Chatham County

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must possess the following skills:

Experience with multi phone lines and well as radio channels.
Ability to become Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certified
Ability to use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment.
The ability to think clearly and act calmly in stressful emergency situations.
Has great customer service skills internally and externally
The ability to multitasks with several pieces of equipment such as head sets radios & computer equipment
Type at least 25-30 WPM
Disburse accurate and appropriate information to responding units
Speak clear and concise
Maintain a Positive Attitude
Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to successfully pass background checks pre-employment physical and drug test

Chatham Emergency Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace