911 Communications Dispatcher (LATERAL) Ada County Idaho911 Communications Dispatcher (LATERAL)Meridian, ID$25.93–$35.36 / hourMust have a high school diploma or equivalent; Must be POST certified as an Emergency Communications Officer within one year of hire; Ability to operate telephone and radio equipment; Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy under pressure of time, and amidst emergencies occurring within the community, while there are distractions; Ability to listen, understand, manage, and provide emergency life aid to callers who are under immense stress; Ability to react quickly and calmly in receiving and transmitting multiple emergency messages; Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly verbally and in writing; Ability to analyze emergency situations, determine and take proper quickly and objectively action; Ability to relate well with the public under adverse conditions and stressful situations; Ability to read city and county road and water maps to quickly locate streets, addresses, hydrants, caller's locations, and the emergency location where the on-scene responders should be sent; Ability to record accurately and legibly, details of activities and provide information; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; and operate a computer keyboard; Ability to maintain effective working relationships. May perform necessary preventive or minor maintenance functions on certain equipment in the dispatch office; Notifies responsible parties when radios or alarms malfunction; Field surveys streets to locate hydrants and identify changes necessary for maintaining up-to-date street maps; Performs related functions as required.
911 Communications Dispatcher Ada County Idaho911 Communications DispatcherMeridian, ID$24.88–$25.93 / hourMust have a high school diploma or equivalent; Must be POST certified as an Emergency Communications Officer within one year of hire; Ability to operate telephone and radio equipment; Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy under pressure of time, and amidst emergencies occurring within the community, while there are distractions; Ability to listen, understand, manage, and provide emergency life aid to callers who are under immense stress; Ability to react quickly and calmly in receiving and transmitting multiple emergency messages; Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly verbally and in writing; Ability to analyze emergency situations, determine and take proper quickly and objectively action; Ability to relate well with the public under adverse conditions and stressful situations; Ability to read city and county road and water maps to quickly locate streets, addresses, hydrants, caller's locations, and the emergency location where the on-scene responders should be sent; Ability to record accurately and legibly, details of activities and provide information; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; and operate a computer keyboard; Ability to maintain effective working relationships. May perform necessary preventive or minor maintenance functions on certain equipment in the dispatch office; Notifies responsible parties when radios or alarms malfunction; Field surveys streets to locate hydrants and identify changes necessary for maintaining up-to-date street maps; Performs related functions as required.