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Communications Officer

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:Minimum Salary: $31,737
Posted Date:04/26/2018

Application Outside Link https://www.bedfordcountyva.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=7616

Title	Communications Officer

Department	Communications
Location	1345 Falling Creek Rd Bedford, VA 24523
Hours	12 hour shifts
Description	Dispatches law enforcement, emergency services and public works equipment and personnel in response to both emergency and nonemergency situations and disseminates information to the general public and emergency services. This position must maintain confidentially. Exceptional customer service skills must be exercised to assist a wide range of people. This position must maintain confidentially. This work is fast-paced and diverse.
Requirements	Minimum Requirements Include: Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license, proof of insurance required to drive on County business, and acceptable driving record Must acquire a valid VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services Telecommunicator certificate with 12 months of employment as required by DCJS, as well as completion of the DCJS on-the-job training certificate Must acquire APCO Basic Telecommunicator Course, APCO EMD course, CPR and APCO Fire Communications course within 6 months of employment. Must acquire a VCIN level A operators certificate within 6 months of employment, as required by the Virginia Department of State Police VCIN operating manual Must successfully complete IS100, IS200, and IS700 National Management NIMS training with 6 months of employment Ability to speak clearly; ability to hear/understand all audio communications systems within the confines of the communications center Capable of accurately viewing a computer screen from a seated position as not to interfere with performing other essential duties Skill in typing accurately on a standard keyboard at a rate of not less than 30 wpm Ability to perform assigned duties on a daily basis with no deviation under extended high levels of stress Preferred Experience includes: Associates degree a plus. Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check,a criminal background check, and previous employer referencesare required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment. *EOE / ADA / Minorities / Females / Vets*
Minimum Salary	$ 31,737
Apply	Online: http://www.bedfordcountyva.gov/departments/human-resources/employment In Person: Bedford County Administration Building, 122 East Main Street, Suite 202, Bedford, VA 24523
Date Posted	7/13/2017
Deadline	Open Until position is filled