KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform work in rotating shifts as scheduled by the department.
• Ability to handle stressful situations competently with calmness and appropriate speed.
• Ability to competently handle several situations at once.
• Must have ability to type 40 words per minute on standard computer keyboard.
• Essential knowledge of typing, spelling, vocabulary, office procedures and techniques, analytical abilities, and good knowledge of all office equipment.
• Knowledge of local geography, emergency communications equipment, standard broadcasting procedures, and rules.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent (GED)
Must maintain Utah POST Certification as a Dispatcher (provided during training)
Must maintain current EMD, CPR, and BCI Certifications (provided during training)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit for long periods of time in a chair at the Dispatch Center
Ability to speak clearly on the radio and telephone so as to be easily understood by the other person
Ability to properly hear and understand telephone conversations and radio transmissions

CRITICAL SKILLS-EXPERTISE:

• Proficient in operating computers and using a variety of software programs to perform tasks efficiently
• The ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential, as the role requires managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to a constantly evolving work environment
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  Must be able to successfully pass in-house skills test, background check, a driving record check, and a pre-employment drug test

Please refer the Job description for details