New Job Communications Operator In Prince Edward Island
Communications Operator |
Communications Operator
Company : Town of Taber
Salary : $34.90 an hour
Location : Prince Edward Island
Full Description
Type:
Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:
34.90 per hour
Posted Date:
01/17/2022 3:00 PM
Deadline to Apply:
01/28/2022 4:30 PM
Permanent, Full-Time Communications Operator - Internal/External Posting
Competition No. JP 22-002
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town of Taber Police Service is currently recruiting to fill a Permanent Full Time Communications Operator position. This position performs a variety of duties related to the dispatch of emergency services and also provides support for the Police Service. This position falls within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 2038.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS: .
- Dispatches and monitors emergency services through the Computer Aided Dispatch system, such as fire, police and other services as required. Maintains a record of all emergency dispatches.
- Responds to 911 calls and directs/assists the public while following Emergency Fire Dispatch and Emergency Police Dispatch procedures.
- Monitors and tests all emergency communication systems.
- Receives walk-in customers and telephone calls. Determines the purpose of the request and provides or obtains the necessary information or refers to the appropriate personnel.
- Receives police information check requests and performs financial transactions.
- Liaise with other police services and peace officers regarding investigations and requests for service.
- Support the Chief of Police, Inspector, Public Safety Communications Manager, Sergeants, Officers, other civilian staff and volunteers of the Taber Police Service.
- Prepares and processes records, such as reports, court documents, correspondence, warrants, subpoenas, etc.
- Organizes and maintains filing systems.
- Distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
- Enters data and performs queries into computer systems, such as PROS, CPIC and JOIN.
- Prisoner searches and guarding as required.
- Participates in the workplace health and safety program including worksite and hazard inspections.
- Performs other related duties such as directed by the Public Safety Communications Manager.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Above average keyboarding skills (minimum 40 wpm)
- Computer experience (Microsoft office products) in an office environment
- Experience in a Police or EMS environment would be beneficial
- College-level business courses would be an asset
- First aid and CPR training is required or willing to obtain
- Police and Fire Dispatch certification would be an asset
- Must undergo a Police Security Clearance suitable to the employer
DURATION: Permanent Full TimeSTART DATE: To be determinedSUPERVISOR: Dana Bell, Public Safety Communications ManagerWAGE: $34.90 per hourHOURS: Rotational shift work is required (24-hour operation, 12-hour shifts), includes weekends, nights and statutory holidaysCLOSE DATE: January 28th, 2022 @ 4:30pm