Bracken County Fiscal Court is seeking a full-time 911 Dispatcher. The Dispatcher must respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and information. They must provide dispatch and communication support services for police, fire, emergency, and related services.

Applicants must be 18 years old, must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent and will have to pass a background check and drug test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a multi-line telephone console system, alerting system, and TDD system for the deaf and hearing-impaired.
• Translate information to the appropriate codes.
• Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes.
• Perform emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services.
• Ask vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls.
• Monitor and operate a radio console and computer equipment.
• Receive and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints.
• Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller's situation as to resolve problems,
  provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies.
• Dispatch and coordinate the responses of public safety agencies.
• Identify appropriate number and type of equipment or apparatus to dispatch.
• Enters and modifies information into local, state, and national computer databases.
• Monitor and respond to a variety of technical systems and alarms.
•   Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• The ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems; follow instructions; and write proficiently.
• Effective use of judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters.
• Must be able to think quickly and work in stressful situations.
• Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech and hearing.
• The ability to establish priorities and pass on information as needed.
• Excellent multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

• Benefits include paid holidays, vacation/sick time, health, life insurance, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Salary:

• Non certified $14.25
• Certified $16.50

Certification upon employment is a requirement.

Applications can be obtained in the Bracken County Judge Executive's office located in the Bracken County Courthouse, 116 West Miami Street, Brooksville, KY 41004 during normal business hours. The applications can be returned via mail to P.O. Box 264, Brooksville, KY 41004, emailed or dropped off at the office. If you prefer email, please email the application to tjacobs@brackencountykentucky.com.

Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.