05/07/2025
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We are looking to immediately hire two new employees! Night shift and dayshift!
Pulaski county Dispatch is accepting applications for an emergency communications officer. Please stop by the Fire station to pick up an application! All applicants must personally come in and fill out application to be considered for the position.
Dispatchers must pass a drug screening, have a GED or high school diploma, a clean background check and are required to attend a one-week communication class in Forsyth Ga within six months of hire (provided by our director).
Some job qualifications:
•Have a high school diploma or GED
•Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Listen effectively and obtain accurate and detailed information.
• Operate communications equipment quickly and accurately.
• Speak with a clear, well-modulated voice by phone and radio dispatching equipment while tactfully communicating with highly emotional callers.
• Work cooperatively with citizens, co-workers, sworn personnel, and other college employees.
• Remain calm and exercise judgment in making decisions in emergency situations under heavy workloads.
• Determine priorities of emergencies.
• Work irregular hours to aid in 24-hour coverage.
• Maintain confidentiality and work under stressful conditions.
• Use a computer for technical and communication applications.
• Perform receptionist duties, word processing, and data entry.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
Duties include answering 911 and administration phone lines, determining the nature and location of the call or emergency; determining priorities, and dispatching police, fire, EMS, or administrative personnel as necessary in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Additionally, all actions must be recorded in the computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Dispatchers are required to multi-task quickly and efficiently. Incumbents are required to work independently, react rapidly, and demonstrate good judgment and discretion in stressful situations.
