*QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma (Public Safety Background preferred but not required) A valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, background check, and completion of the computer skills testing will be required. 

SALARY:  $36,123.00 (Grade F) Starting Wage, $38,750.00 (Grade H) after successfully completing training. 

Job Description:

Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform dispatch duties in receiving calls and dispatching response units. The work is performed as directed, by the Shift Supervisor

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Performs dispatch duties: receives emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches appropriate response units; obtains information from callers to provide to response units; monitors radios and maintains contact with response units. Pages service agency on-call personnel.

• Tracks and updates all responding units using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; enters incidents into CAD system to create incident numbers.

• Accesses and operates NCIC/CLEAN computer system to obtain and verify information from state and federal databases.

• Performs clerical duties: files reports, maintains checklists, etc; maintains and updates Rolodex of agencies and business

• Monitors tower and site security; monitors cameras and lights; reports equipment malfunctions and notifies response personnel in the event of power failures.

• Enters and receives messages form NCIC/CLEAN.

• Changes tapes for CAD system; changes paper on all machines.

• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.

• More . . . *See full job description available online at *www.clintoncountypa.gov

How to Apply:  Please click on "Apply Now" and then direct all resumes and applications to Director of Emergency Services, Jonathon Plessinger at 311 Frederick St. Suite A., Flemington, PA 17745 or email jplessinger@clintoncountypa.gov.  You will not be considered until you have submitted your application to Director of Emergency Services.  Applications and full job descriptions are available online at www.clintoncountypa.gov and at PA CareerLink®, 8 N. Grove St., Suite C, Lock Haven, PA.