Public Safety Call Taker/Dispatcher Trainee/Dispatcher I

Public Safety Call Taker/Dispatcher Trainee/Dispatcher I provides public safety communications work in a trainee or entry-level position for the County's central communications Control Center. Work involves receiving emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for police, fire, rescue and emergency medical services, and dispatching such calls to the appropriate service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience in an emergency service environment or work experience with data entry/keyboard functions, answering phones, and involving contact with the public in person
• Ability to learn Calvert County's geography, roads, businesses, and neighboring counties

Benefits

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts