Dispatcher- Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Carilion Services Inc

Christiansburg, US
Onsite
Effective communications support
Screening center for calls
Monitors numerous alarms
Dispatcher provides effective communications support to the Carilion Police Department and ancillary areas within the organization, serving as a screening center for all calls for services and dispatching calls appropriately

Job Summary

  • Dispatcher provides effective communications support to the Carilion Police Department and ancillary areas within the organization, serving as a screening center for all calls for services and dispatching calls appropriately.
  • The role involves monitoring numerous alarms including fire, panic, and burglary, and dispatching Carilion, City, or County agencies, while maintaining unit status through a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) application.
  • Carilion offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits, an Employer Funded Pension Plan, and Paid Time Off.

Matching Summary

Dispatcher provides effective communications support to the Carilion Police Department and ancillary areas within the organization, serving as a screening center for all calls for services and dispatching calls appropriately.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • effective communications support
  • screening center for calls
  • monitors numerous alarms
  • receives emergency and non-emergency calls
  • maintains status of units
  • operates communications equipment
  • monitors multiple computer devices

Nice-to-have

  • good interpersonal skills
  • good customer service skills
  • good typing skills
  • good data entry skills

Key Requirements

  • High School graduate or equivalent required
  • Minimum 10 years dispatch experience may substitute
  • Prior police or emergency services dispatcher experience preferred
  • VCIN/NCIC certification required or ability to obtain within one year
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
  • Must provide current driving record

Work Rights

Not specified

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