Alarm Operator (Telecommunicator)

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Receiving, processing and dispatch of FIRE/EMS related service for emergent and non-emergent calls
• Maintaining accountability of companies and equipment for the affiliate departments/agencies
• Alarm monitoring for multiple agencies 

Candidates must:

• Have the ability to proficiently operate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) terminal and multi-faceted communication device.
• Be skilled in keyboard use, exercise good judgment and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• Multi-task efficiently and under pressure.
• Be able to work weekends, holidays, extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations influenced by workload or staffing shortages.
• Have a professional demeanor and sensitivity necessary to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, related public safety personnel and the public at large. Situations may involve emergency circumstances and high stress levels.

The shift is a rotating shift, working four 12-hour shifts, the first two of which are 6am-6pm and the second two shifts are 6pm-6am, and then having four days off.   

Applicants that most closely meet the position's needs will be invited to participate in the testing and interview process.

Final selection is contingent upon:

• background check
• psychological evaluation
• physical examination
• pre-employment drug testing 

RED Center reserves the right to alter this process.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be of good moral character
• Must submit to all testing (Physical, psychological exam, drug screening, hearing test)
• Preferred 1-3 years – Public Safety/Dispatch experience, but not required 

To Apply:

Forward your resume, cover letter, 2 personal and 2 work related references via email to:

hiring@redcenter.org

Deadline:

4:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2025 

Please reference RED Center Employment in the subject line of your email.  

Hard copies and faxed resumes will be declined.

*RED Center is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.