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Communication Technician Eligibility List
Summary
Title:Communication Technician Eligibility List
ID:2100000Jan18
Department:Sheriff
Deadline:Deadline date:
Recruitment ends at 4:30 p.m. :02/28/2018
Job Type:Full time
Hours per week:40 hours/week
Salary Range:$19.93/hour
Description
Do you have excellent multi-tasking skills with attention to detail and the ability to think on your feet? Do you excel under pressure? Can you handle the pressure of stressful situations? Portage County is building an eligibility list for future possible openings in the Communications Division of the Sheriff's Office. If you are interested in pursing a rewarding career in law enforcement consider applying below!

Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2018.  

This is a brief description of the job duties:

The major responsibility of the civilian Communication Technician for the Sheriff’s Department is the receiving of emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance; transmitting information and dispatching law enforcement, fire and/or medical personnel and appropriate equipment through the use of telephone and radio communications equipment. Monitor all communication monitors. Monitor and operate all equipment and alarms located in the Communication Center.

These are the skills we seek:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be 18 years of age and U.S. citizen.

No felony convictions unless pardoned by the Governor.
One or more of the following preferred:
Six months or more experience Emergency Dispatch or related Law Enforcement preferred.
One year work or four years volunteer fire, ambulance, rescue experience preferred.
Six months or more experience in a Customer Service related field.
Six months or more experience in a Call Center environment.
Public Safety Communications Dispatch diploma from an Accredited Technical School preferred. One year military communications experience that primarily involved direct voice broadcasting to send and receive messages associated with Military Police and emergency equipment preferred. Information Technology experience preferred.

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