JOB LISTING
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| 911 Call-Taker (Communications Equipment Operator III, RL1-13) |
| Organization: City of Boston, MA |
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Administrative Asst/Clerical
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This is a provisional appointment.
Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):
Under general supervision, the Communications Equipment Operator III (CEO III) will be assigned to the Operations Division. Job responsibilities include receiving, recording and referring emergency and non-emergency phone calls from the public by operating the Centrex telephone system console and switchboard, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). The majority of work performed is in an MS Windows environment. The CEO III must be able to multitask; work well under pressure; talk, listen and write simultaneously; maintain control of emergency calls and ascertain relevant information as quickly as possible; utilize sharp judgment skills to make qualified, instantaneous decisions; and other related duties as required. The CEO III may also perform duties as the Duty Supervisor's clerk with responsibilities including but not limited to updating and maintaining the detail book, sick time log, notification/pager list, as well as communicating with outside City and State agencies. Performs related work as required.
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Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
All applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid clerical experience in a customer service position where the primary responsibilities included triaging incoming calls on a switchboard and recording information for reporting purposes. All applicants must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; a professional phone manner; the ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English; and the ability to sit for extended periods of time. It is strongly preferred that all candidates possess knowledge of the City of Boston's main streets and intersections, as well as Departmental Rules and Procedures relative to policing priorities. Experience with MS Windows is required. Applicants must be able to exercise good judgment and to focus on the details as required by the job. All applicants will be subject to hearing and vision testing. Preference will be given to applicants with previous 911 Call Taker experience.
The Operations Division is a 24 hour/7 day a week operation with three working shifts. New employees may be assigned to the 4 PM to 12 AM shift or to the 12 AM to 8 AM shift.
A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK WILL BE CONDUCTED ON ALL APPLICANTS. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED. BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL1-13 Hours Per Week: 40 Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.
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Clerical & Administrative Support
Code Enforcement
Public Safety
Customer Service
Administrative Analysis & Research
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| Department: |
| BPD Police Headquarters |
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1 City Hall Square, Room 612
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 02201-2017
Country: UNITED STATES
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| Job Type: |
| Full-time |
| Job Level: |
| Entry-level |
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$ 0.00
Negotiable / DOQ
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| Apply By Date: |
| Open Until Filled |
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