911 TELECOMMUNICATOR
Recruitment #2406-2385-001
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS |
Open Date | 6/7/2024 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/7/2024 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Ameek McAuliffe |
Introduction
The Department of Emergency Communications invites
qualified individuals to apply for the position of 911 Telecommunicator. Individuals hired
from this recruitment have an anticipated start date of November 2024.
STARTING
SALARY RATE (PR 5IN) is $59,753.95 annually
(resident), and $58,013.94 annually
(non-resident). (see below under salary)
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse
workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s
residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of
public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The City of Milwaukee is seeking applicants to
answer non-emergency and emergency 911
telephone lines. A competitive applicant would possess strong multi-tasking
skills, good judgement, ability to make decisions quickly, and provide
instructions. These skills combined with extensive on the job training would be
used to perform daily job duties and resolve most work problems.
Essential Functions
·
Receive, prioritize, process emergency and
non-emergency calls for service received through the enhanced 911 system and
other means for assistance from the public and protective service (Police and
Fire) personnel.
·
Enter and update information as received, entering it into the
Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD).
·
Work collaboratively with co-workers, field responders,
supervisors, etc., to manage the response for service or emergency situations.
·
Operate, enter and retrieve information using the CAD and other
interfaced systems in support of incident response and public assistance
·
Respond promptly and effectively to requests received by radio
from protective service personnel and/or supervisors for personnel, equipment
or other stated needs.
·
Monitor the status of units, provide incident information, respond
to requests and take appropriate action.
·
Interrogate callers to determine incident type, response priority
and whether to dispatch police and/or fire personnel needed or if alternative
response is appropriate.
·
Provide police, fire or medical instruction based on the incident
type.
·
Perform all duties consistent with Department policy.
Reasonable
accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be
made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as
amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
Trainees may be assigned different shifts weekly during training to
include all shift schedules.
Work most weekends, holidays, rotating days
off and overtime when required.
Obtain and maintain CJIS clearance throughout
employment.
Minimum Requirements
·
High School Diploma or equivalency
·
Two
years of responsible work experience where customer service and problem solving
were major job functions OR an
Associate’s degree OR at least two
years of college coursework.
·
Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
·
Must be legally authorized to work
for any employer within the United States.
·
May NOT have any Felony convictions.
·
Misdemeanor
convictions and arrests may be a bar
to the CJIS clearance required for this position. Misdemeanor records will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If
using education in exchange for experience to meet the requirements, college transcripts are required and must be received by the application
period closing date (Sunday, July 7, 2024). Transcripts
should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts
attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial
copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include
your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable)
and the date completed.
Desirable Qualifications
·
Ability to type 30 words per minute
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
·
Knowledge
of Microsoft Windows
·
Knowledge of computer program operations.
·
Knowledge of City boundaries and boundaries of
suburban communities; major buildings, landmarks, and major streets in the City
of Milwaukee.
·
Ability to perform several tasks
simultaneously, especially listening, talking and typing.
·
Ability to actively listen to callers,
establishing rapport, and ask appropriate questions to quickly assess their
needs.
·
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide
variety of callers from different socioeconomic and ethnic groups, often in
stressful, emergency or difficult situations.
·
Ability to quickly identify the most important
information provided by callers or field responders.
·
Ability to quickly and accurately enter
information, including numerical data, into the C.A.D. system in standard
English, in a readable format.
·
Ability to maintain composure during
emergencies and when interacting with challenging customers.
·
Ability to memorize codes, names, street
locations, landmarks, and other information.
·
Ability to learn new procedures.
·
Ability to use standard English and rules
regarding English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
·
Ability to speak and understand English
clearly over communications equipment.
·
Ability to read maps rapidly and accurately.
Ability to work in a seated position for long periods of time.
Current Salary
The current starting
salary rate (5IN) is $59,753.95
annually (resident), and $58,013.94 annually (non-resident).
The City of Milwaukee offers a comprehensive benefits program that
includes the following:
· Defined
Benefit Pension Plan
· 457
Deferred Compensation Plan
· Health,
Vision, and Dental Insurance
· Comprehensive
Wellness Program
· Onsite
Clinic Services
· Onsite
Employee Assistance Program
· Long
Term Disability Insurance
· Group
Life Insurance
· Tuition
Reimbursement Benefits
· Paid
Vacation
· 12 Paid Holidays
· Paid
Sick Leave and other paid leaves
· Flexible
Spending Arrangement
· Commuter
Value Pass
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and may consist of the
following: typing test, computer-based job simulation exercise, job performance
test, oral interview, criminal background check (including fingerprinting), personality-fit
assessment, medical, psychological, and drug screening. Applicants must qualify
on all parts of the examination. Qualified candidates will be notified of the
date, time and location of each required exam.
If you will be unavailable for one or more
portions of the examination due to military service or training, you must
provide email notification to fpcjobs@milwaukee.gov or written notification to
the Fire and Police Commission, City Hall Room 705 prior to the examination.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates who successfully
pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, with ranking
based upon the test scores plus any applicable preference points (see
below). The eligible list will remain in effect for two years from the
date of adoption or until exhausted, unless rescinded or extended by the Fire
and Police Commission.
PREFERENCE POINTS: Preference points may be added to the final
passing score in accordance with State Statutes and Fire and Police Commission
Rules. All preference point documentation must be submitted by the application
deadline. Documentation can be attached to the application or submitted via
email to fpcjobs@milwaukee.gov by the application deadline of July 7, 2024. When submitting preference point documentation via
email the subject line MUST read “911 Telecommunicator Preference Points”.
· Qualified veterans will receive military preference points added to the final
passing score; a DD-214 is required as proof of service.
· Preference points may be added to the final passing score, if you are a bona
fide resident of the City of Milwaukee when you apply; proof of residency must
be provided.
APPOINTMENTS: Final appointment
(hire) as a 911 Telecommunicator is contingent upon passing all pre-employment
components, the number of vacancies, and approval by the Fire and Police
Commission.
Individuals offered employment must pass a pre-employment criminal
background check (including fingerprinting), medical examination, psychological
evaluation, and drug test as a condition of employment.
Additional Information
APPLICATIONS will be accepted through July 7, 2024. Application materials
can be accessed at www.jobaps.com/MIL. Additional information about the
application process can be obtained by emailing fpcjobs@milwaukee.gov or by calling 414.286.5076. Applications will not be
accepted after the deadline, unless extended.
Tentative Timeline*
Application period |
June 7 -July 7, 2024 |
Criticall Test |
July/August 2024 |
Structured Interviews |
August 2024 |
Background Checks |
August 2024 |
Pre-employment screenings |
September/October 2024 |
911 Telecommunicator Start Date (hire) |
November 2024 |
*Timeline is subject to change.
Eligible candidates will receive email communications from the FPC with
updates and required testing components.
Once a candidate is disqualified, they will cease to receive
communication regarding future events.