Communications Officer I - Emergency Management Agency - Rutherford County Government

Annual Salary - $43,323 - $46,493

The Communications Officer receives and processes requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance. Duties will include dispatching medical, fire, or other agency resources, prioritizing emergency calls, serving as liaison between callers and emergency responders; operating computers and communications equipment, preparing documentation, maintaining records, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

The environment is exciting, fast paced and team oriented. Applicants must be able to remain calm under stressful conditions, have customer service skills and the ability to multi-task while communicating with other agencies.

• No experience required
• Must be 18 years of age
• Shift Schedule - 13 hours per day for 3 days, off 4 days
• Shift Bid Scheduling
• 24/7 environment - Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be dependable
• 12 Week Training Program to obtain required certifications.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
• Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program