911 Dispatcher

Join Hood River County as a 911 Emergency Dispatch. Hood River County offers paid sick leave, paid vacation, 100% County funded Public Employee Retirement, paid Holidays, shared cost medical, vision and dental insurance coverage and many other benefits. Ideal candidates display self-control, integrity, dependability, attention to detail and the ability to multitask and work well under pressure \' if this sounds like you and you\'re interested in something new and exciting everyday \' we\'ve been looking for you! DUTIES: \'Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay. \'Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergency responses; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required. \'Maintains log on radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as malfunctioning traffic lights and street closures and keeps emergency personnel informed. A 911 career can be intimidating. If you\'re not sure you want to fill out that application, we understand. If you have questions, send us an email to 911supervisors@hoodriversheriff.com. We also offer a chance to come sit with experienced staff and observe the job firsthand and ask all the questions you have about the job. We look forward to sharing with you. Also, this is an amazing way to be involved in your community. BENEFITS: Paid Holidays, 100% Paid Oregon PERS-Retirement, Paid Vacation Schedule Variety, Paid Sick Leave Medical, Vision, Dental SALARY: \$23.46 to \$28.86/hour\' Certified Dispatcher