Emergency Communications Officer

Join the thin Gold LinePOSTING CLOSES MAY 19, 2019THIS POSITION answers emergency calls while coordinating, and disseminating critical services with the aid of specialized equipment. This position is the lifeline between the public requesting assistance and the first responders of Kootenai County that include: police, fire and medical assistance. On the job training provided by the Sheriff's 911 departmentand.nbsp;$17.16 per hour to start (includes .50 shift differential)Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.32% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirementExcellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $47.00 per month (tobacco free rate). View our entire benefits package.Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramDO YOU QUALIFY?Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED; and six months experience; Must complete an Emergency Communications Officer Course within eighteen months (18) of hiring.Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license and be insurable?Must have the ability to keyboard 3321 key strokes per hour (KPH)See website for complete list of employer provided certifications and training.TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kcgov.us . Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent random drug tests. Must also pass a stringent Sheriff's Office background and selection process to include: Oral Board, Skills Testing, Psychological and Polygraph Examination.Please view the automatic disqualifiers for working with the Sheriff's Office before applying.EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace