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SALARY: Begins at $32,964/Year with complete benefits package

DESCRIPTION: The Sampson County Communications Department has a full-time 911 Telecommunicator (Dispatcher) position available. Preferred applicant is highly experienced and trained with DCI and EMD certifications. Certifications will be reviewed.

**Preference will be given to applicants who have prior 911 Telecommunication experience. **

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Position is responsible for answering 911 emergency phone and administrative phone lines, dispatching law enforcement, fire, and EMS to emergency and non-emergency situations by two-way radio.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :Successful candidate must possess good computer skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure. Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift. Prior 911 dispatch experience and certifications highly preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Successful candidate must possess good computer skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure. Work shift is rotating 12 hours. Graduation from high school and some related communications, dispatching or reception work experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must possess or obtain certification in emergency medical, emergency fire and emergency police dispatch. Please list all applicable experience on application.

**Preference will be given to applicants who have prior 911 Telecommunication experience. **

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and 10 pounds of force frequently. Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading and computer terminal work.

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SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER