Public Safety Dispatcher at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Typing Skills, Technological Competency, Telecommunications, Emergency Response, Call Evaluation, Prioritization, Alarm Monitoring, CCTV Monitoring, Calmness Under Pressure, Customer Service, Military Experience, Law Enforcement Experience, Security Experience, Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! Description RESPONSIBILITIES: The Public Safety Dispatcher displays analytical and organizational skills necessary to receive, evaluate, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance. Utilizes effective communication through verbal and typing skills to maintain efficient operations and respond to police and security situations. Exhibits technological competency to utilize complex telecommunications, alarms, and computer systems. Answer, evaluate, prioritize, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance to Police and Public Safety Officers. Monitor and process calls from large number of incoming telephone lines, intercom lines, emergency call boxes and alarms. Monitor complex system of alarms, computerized access control, and CCTV. Must remain calm and focused during life and death incidents to ensure Police, Security, and Medical response is appropriate and complete. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of customer service/telecommunications, military, law enforcement or security experience required. A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional training beyond high school preferred. APCO, IAHSS or related certification desired. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls. They must maintain efficient operations and respond appropriately to police and security situations.