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Cumberland County Government1 week ago

911 Emergency Dispatcher

$55,494–$66,996 year

On-site · Windham Center, Maine, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Government

Job Summary

911 Emergency Dispatcher in Cumberland County, ME handles emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches the appropriate fire, EMS, or law enforcement responses from Windham, ME. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, computer proficiency, and excellent communication skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure, plus knowledge of local geographic layouts. Selected candidates must complete the terminal operator control course and CPR/EMD training within one year, pass a background check and polygraph, and succeed on the CritiCall exam. This is a full-time position with benefits and shift differentials.

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • valid driver’s license
  • computer proficiency (Microsoft Office/Word)
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to stay calm and maintain control in stressful situations
  • be knowledgeable of county and town geographic layouts
  • successfully complete terminal operator control course within one year of employment
  • CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatching Course within one year of employment
  • background investigation
  • polygraph exam
  • CritiCall exam
  • authorization to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Additional Requirements

  • Cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa
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