Emergency Communications Specialist Trainee – Department of Public Safety

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

The Department of Public Safety– Emergency Communications Center is seeking motivated, customer service-oriented professionals to join our team of 9-1-1 Specialists. As an Emergency Communications Specialist Trainee, you will be trained to receive 9-1-1 and administrative calls using industry standard protocol systems. Upon completion of the training requirements, you may be eligible to receive a promotion to Emergency Communications Specialist I. As our 911 operations are 24/7, successful candidates must be available for emergency callback/hold-over/overtime and able to work closely with others for extended periods of time. Ability to read and interpret maps and adequate knowledge of the geography of Carroll County is necessary.

Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)
2. One year experience related to emergency services communications preferred *
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1. Requires ability to achieve a passing score on an industry standard pre-employment screening test
2. Requires criminal background check as condition of employment
3. Federal and State criminal history record check for CJIS certification
4. Valid driver’s license

* A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $22.46 per hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
✓ Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision) ✓ Low-cost dental insurance ✓ Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year ✓ 13 paid holidays ✓ Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

Days of Work:
MONDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  TUESDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  WEDNESDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  THURSDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  FRIDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  SATURDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.  SUNDAY Full time position with rotating 48/36 hour work weeks comprising of 12 hour shifts; day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am). Requires ability to work on holidays, nights, and weekends. Must be available for overtime.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 04/30/2024