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Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BINGHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES

501 North Maple #202 Blackfoot, ID 83221

Laraine Pope HR Director Phone #: (208) 782-3110 Phone #: (208) 782-3111 Fax #: (208) 782-2681

May 6, 2024

BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO Position: Emergency Communication Officer (Previously known as 911 Emergency Services Dispatcher) Salary: Starts at \$19.09/hour - Full-time/Eligible for County Benefits Closing Date: Open Until Filled Purpose Of Class/Primary Function The principal function of an employee in this class is to answer emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, medical and other emergency services using a multi-line telephone and 911 systems. Employees in this class are responsible for fast, efficient, and accurate receiving, dispatching, and processing of calls and messages from and to fire, police, and emergency medical services vehicles and personnel on an assigned shift. The work is performed under supervision of the Emergency Communication (Dispatch) Supervisor with direction from the Lead Emergency Communication Officer. Some latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment, frequently under stressful conditions. No previous experience is necessary. The Emergency Communication Officer position requires, with or without reasonable accommodation, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally. The employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; bend; stoop, and stretch. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a computer keyboard, radio and communications equipment, and standard office equipment; to handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. Minimum Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or school transcripts (copy attached to application)

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a valid Drivers License (copy attached to application)

Must be able to type 55 WPM

Must have no Felony convictions

Must have no Misdemeanor convictions within the last 5 years

Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre- employment drug screening

Disqualifying Drug Usage

Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited to marijuana, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without a legal prescription and/or license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid

Use of marijuana within the past year

Use of synthetic substances such as spice with in the past year

Any use of illegal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP

Any use of non-prescribed prescription drugs within 3 years.

Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Requirements for a 911 Emergency Services Dispatcher

Must have the ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Must be able to spell correctly

Must be able to speak English clearly and concisely

Must be able to perform multiple tasks efficiently

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be able to make decisions in all emergency situations

Must be able to relay information with speed and accuracy

Must have sufficient hearing to use a telephone and radio headset

Must be able to successfully complete the 20 week Dispatcher training program

Must obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher with certification in First Aid and CPR

Must be able to successfully complete the Idaho POST Basic Dispatch Academy

Must be able to obtain a Notary Public Certification

Must be able to complete the 1 year probationary period

Must be able to obtain Idaho Law Enforcement eletype System (ILETS) and NCIC certification

Must be able to pass our Critical Testing Module

Items that must be attached to the Sheriffs Office Application

A copy of your valid Drivers License

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Benefits Bingham County offers a competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), paid time off, holiday pay, as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. If you would like to view all of the benefits Bingham County offers our full-time employees, please visit our website: www.binghamid.gov, then click on Human Resources and that will take you to our web page and on the right side you will see Employee Benefits, if you click on this you will be directed to our Benefits page. How to Apply A Job Posting and the Application can be found on our website: www.binghamid.gov. (Human Resources section).When you have completed the Application, please email it to: lpope@binghamid.gov or fax it to (208) 782 2681 The back page of the Application is an Authorization for Release of Records and Personal Information. You will need to sign this document