DESCRIPTION:
The 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) is an essential part of the Communications Center. The PST has many responsibilities to include:  911 and non-emergency call taking- Receives and makes telephone calls to assist law enforcement and the general public by entering information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program  Radio Operator- Dispatches and communicates with law enforcement in the field via the radio console and CAD  Teletype Operator- Checks/verifies warrants, stolen property, and communicates with other agencies

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be professional and courteous while working within a high stress environment. Must complete the following pre-employment requirements:  CritiCall Public Safety Testing Program- Tests typing ability, multi-tasking, map reading, and other essential job functions  Must be able to type a minimum of 30 accurate words per minute  Drug test  Psychological test  Background check Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted. Shifts: Shifts rotate from days to nights every 4 months Day Shift- 6AM - 6PM Night Shift- 6PM - 6AM Must be able to work holidays and weekends