Job Information

MECC - Metropolitan Emergency Communications Center
81 MILL ST SUITE 211
GAHANNA, OHIO 43230
(614)471-0542
http://www.mifflin-oh.gov

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Updated: June 07, 2019

Classification: Dispatcher/Tele-Communicator Career and Contingent/Part-Time

***** PREAPPROVED TESTING PROCESS ONLY ****

Testing for this position requires authorization from Mifflin Township Division of Fire.

Apply by Department Invitation Only - Testing is available at Columbus State Community College. Only preapproved candidates will be authorized to test for the department. Candidates without prior authorization will not be considered for this posting. Applicants who applied for this position will be notified by mail and/or by telephone with the invitation for testing.

***** PREAPPROVED TESTING PROCESS ONLY ****

Please note: this is a preapproved testing process only. Mifflin Township Division of Fire is testing from an existing candidate list. If you are not on this list, do not test for this department.

Salary Information: Starting at $18.55 (hourly) EMD/EFD & Night Shift Differentials

Job Requirements

Job Description:
Mifflin Township/ MECC seeks energetic and dependable individuals to serve as Contingent (Part-time) Dispatchers for the Metropolitan Emergency Consortium Communications (MECC) 911 Center in Gahanna, Ohio.

MECC’s Public Safety Dispatchers / Tele-Communicators work in a dynamic and exciting environment and are the primary link between the public and the fire and emergency medical services for six regional fire departments. The Dispatchers perform a variety of specialized technical and clerical duties involved with the operation of the MECC’s communication center. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment; receive, analyze, process, and disseminate emergency and non-emergency information provided by citizens and public safety personnel via telephone and radio; and provide excellent customer service.

Please visit Mifflin Township website at www.mifflin-oh.gov Departments, Human Resources, Job Openings / Application - to view the position description and to complete an application.

Prerequisites:

Completed Application
The Applicant shall submit an updated resume and a cover letter indicating their intent to participate in the process.
The Applicant shall submit documentation showing completion of the following training / certifications:
1. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Provider Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association
2. IS-100.b - Introduction to Incident Command System*
3. IS-700.a - National Incident Management System (NIMS) - An Introduction*
4. IS-800.b - National Response Framework - An Introduction*
  
  *NOTE: IS-100, IS-700, & IS-800. All courses are available via the FEMA EMI Independent-Study website at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp
5. Desired Training – not prerequisites; however credit will be given for consideration
  1. Basic Tele-Communicator 40-hour course or equivalent
  2. Priority Dispatch Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatcher certifications or APCO Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

Applicants are required to submit proof of prerequisite training with their application. Applicants who do not have proof of prerequisite completion will not be able to continue in the hiring / selection process.

Expectations:

A Contingent Dispatcher must be expected to work:

24 hours / month
1 major Holiday per Calender year - if there are vacancies
Night shift hours can be - 7 pm – 7 am, 7 pm – 11 pm, 7 pm – 1 am

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