The Idaho State EMS Communication Center in Meridian, Idaho is looking for someone who likes to be challenged and wants to make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in public service? Are you a team player? Do you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding work environment? Do you have strong communication and multi-tasking skills? Then we have a job for you!
The Emergency Communications Officer provides statewide emergency communications and coordination of resources in response to emergency medical services (EMS) incidents, homeland security, highway emergencies and services, public health issues and hazardous materials incidents; related to the public under adverse conditions and often stressful life/death situations. These communications and coordination systems support local, state and federal government agencies, emergency responders, and the public.
Employees in this class work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Emergency Communication Officers are required to pass an extensive background check and drug screening as part of the Peace Officer Standards & Training certification. This position involves hearing and speaking over radio and telephone equipment. The incumbent in this position dispatches ground and air emergency medical units, search and rescue, hazardous materials teams, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) staff, federal emergency resources for rural and urban communities statewide in response to citizen, agency or governmental requests or situations involving specialized incidents requiring multi-agency response; flight follow fish and Game helicopters; provide pre-arrival patient and post-dispatch medial care instructions; perform related work. Telework is not an option for this position.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
Benefits
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
Other Excellent Benefits
Example Of Duties
Communications
Patient screening
Incident Management
Policy-Technical
Minimum Qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
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PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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