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The Emergency Communications Specialist is a highly skilled public safety professional who serves as the vital link between citizens and first responders. The Emergency Communications Specialist enjoys a demanding, fast paced environment, thrives under pressure, and is passionate about continually pursuing the highest level of excellence while serving the community and supporting public safety. The following are the hiring steps: 1. Application review 2. Skills assessment - (5 minute, typing test - minimum 40 wpm, Business Writing and Office Grammar and Spelling). 3. 4-hour observation in the communications center 4. Interview 5. Conditional job offer (conditions: passing Background Check, Polygraph and Drug Screen). 6. Anticipated start date October 5, 2026 Emergency Communications - 95% Promptly answer incoming emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Quickly assess the situation being reported and determine the correct course of action. Efficiently generate accurate calls for service or update existing calls by entering incident details into the computer aided dispatch system. Continually monitor and quickly respond to radio traffic. Accurately track unit activity and status. Ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of information. Monitor a variety of public safety communications systems to support the delivery of public safety services. Quickly and accurately execute requests from field units. Remain calm and composed at all times. Provide exceptional customer service. Engage in ongoing continuing education. Maintain availability to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) with hours and days off subject to change, sometimes on short notice. Maintain availability to work overtime shifts as needed. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours including assigned overtime shifts. Maintain on-call availability and the ability to report within 2 hours of being called in during scheduled on-call hours. Other Duties as Assigned - 5% Other duties may be assigned. Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.