ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — Those interested in becoming a public safety dispatcher in Erie County must have their applications sent in by today in order to be eligible for the next upcoming civil service exam.
Being a public safety dispatcher is a highly important role, and those interested must be prepared for what can be a very difficult job. The role includes operating a radio, telephone, and other related communication equipment in order to relay important emergency information.
Minimum qualifications for the job include
- Completion of sixty (60) college or university semester hours*; or:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in dispatching emergency personnel or working as a telecommunications operator in the public safety area; or:
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
The upcoming exam for dispatchers will be held on January 27, 2024. Taking the exam helps employers evaluate a potential employees knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the areas such as coding and decoding information, following directions, and more.
If people are interested they can apply both online or by mail but all applications must be post marked by today-- December 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
To learn more visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco
