Fire Telecommunicator

City of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, US
Base: $24.00 - $29.81 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Ability to work nights weekends and holidays
Maintain accurate work activity records
Obtain information from callers under stress
The position involves receiving incoming routine and emergency calls while dispatching appropriate Charlotte Fire Department apparatus

Job Summary

  • The position involves receiving incoming routine and emergency calls while dispatching appropriate Charlotte Fire Department apparatus.
  • Candidates must be able to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, and holidays with potential for on-call and overtime work.
  • The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees as part of the compensation offering.

Matching Summary

The position involves receiving incoming routine and emergency calls while dispatching appropriate Charlotte Fire Department apparatus.

Salary

Base: $24.00 - $29.81 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to work nights weekends and holidays
  • Maintain accurate work activity records
  • Obtain information from callers under stress
  • Knowledge of Charlotte area road system

Nice-to-have

  • Tact firmness and decisiveness in public contact
  • Teamwork and collaborative problem solving
  • Clear and distinct speech delivery

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license in current state of residence
  • High school diploma or GED by assessment date
  • Meet NENA Hearing Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators
  • No felony convictions or recent misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
  • Pass pre-employment drug screening and physical examination
  • Complete 20 weeks of training including APCO certifications

Work Rights

Not specified

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