Police and Fire
Communications Specialist
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a City of Greenville communications specialist.
Becoming a
Police and
Fire Dispatcher
The Public Safety Communications Field is an expanding profession that needs people who are interested in change and new technology.
The emergency communications field offers variety, excitement and opportunities for personal development.
If you are interested in a position in the emergency communications field, contact your recruiter for further information on how to enter this developing field!
Starting Salary
$24,316 yearly (This is based on a 40 hour work week. Our current schedule has overtime built in that is not included in this figure.)
*Operators with prior South Carolina SLED/NCIC Certification, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic 911 course, or any current APCO certifications are eligible for 3% to 5% upgrade on starting pay at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Responsibilities
Provide call response for 911 emergency and non-emergency calls
where call-takers assess and classify call situations to ensure adequate emergency
response. Monitor radio channels for all divisions of the Police Department and
the Greenville Fire Department. Radio operators use policies and judgment in dispatching
units to critical and routine situations. All calls are entered and updated utilizing
a Computer Aided Dispatch system. Work is completed under stressful situations and
involves the skill of multi-tasking to be successful.
Requirements
- Be a high school graduate or have an equivalency.
- Have the ability to learn and apply new skills in the area of radio communications relative to emergency services.
- Applicants must also have six months to one year experience in data entry or other clerical work involving computer use.
- Pass a background investigation to include a clear criminal record.
Work Schedule
This Bureau is a 24 hour division that functions with permanent shift assignments. Each year operators bid upon their choice shift and assignments are based upon longevity scores and performance evaluations.
Overtime Pay
Any hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week are compensated at a time and half rate.
benefits
- Extensive on-the-job and classroom training paid for by the department to ensure the best qualified personnel.
- Medical/Dental Insurance - City pays a portion of the coverage.
- 11 Paid holidays per year.
- 13 Paid vacation days in first year of service, increases to 18 days after first year.
- Eligible for State retirement after 30 years of service.
- Eligible for Funeral Leave and Workman’s Compensation.
- Eligible for Deferred Compensation. (401(k) or 457(b) plans).
- Credit Union and available direct deposit.
- Life Insurance policy on all full-time employees of $25,000.
- Educational Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling.
Application
Updating applicant pool testing will be conducted as openings occur.
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