$20.28-$25.86
SALARY
Emergency Communications Specialist I: $20.28-$25.86
Emergency Communications Specialist II: $21.41-$27.30
Emergency Communications Specialist III: $22.61-$28.83
If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.
Perform specialized work in areas of emergency communications. Employees assigned to this classification receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for police service by answering incoming telephone/911 lines, dispatching officers to calls, obtaining and relaying information from FCIC/NCIC; use computers to maintain various logs and files and perform related clerical administrative tasks. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with departmental procedures. The employee makes critical decisions in stressful situations and exercises independent judgment. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation, audit of tapes, review of logs, and supervisory meetings to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and established standards. This position requires shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Emergency Communications Specialist I High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and six (6) months of customer service related experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior computer experience desired. Must possess FCIC/NCIC certification within 3 months of employment. Must type 25 CWPM. Must pass police background investigation which includes polygraph examination (polygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees).
Emergency Communications Specialist II: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and six (6) months of public safety communications experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior computer experience desired. Must have an Orlando Police certification in either Desk, Radio or Teletype or equivalent from another law enforcement agency; and must obtain OPD certification within 9 months of hire. Must obtain FCIC certification within 3 months of hire. Must type 25 CWPM. Must pass police background investigation which includes polygraph examination (polygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees).
Emergency Communications Specialist III: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and six (6) months of public safety communications experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior computer experience desired. Must possess an Orlando Police Department (OPD) Radio certification and either a Desk or Teletype certification, or an equivalent certification from another law enforcement agency. Candidates with equivalent certifications must obtain OPD certification within nine (9) months of hire. Must obtain FCIC certification within 3 months of hire. Must type 25 CWPM. Must pass police background investigation which includes polygraph examination (polygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees).
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
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