Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is hiring: Communication Officer in Pierre
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, Pierre, SD, United States, 57501
As a communications officer, you will be working as part of a team operating the Central South Dakota Communications Center, the 911-Emergency Dispatch Center for central South Dakota. You will be receiving calls for assistance from the public, documenting and dispatching appropriate public safety personnel for those calls. You will also be receiving, processing, and sending radio communications for various Law Enforcement Agencies, Emergency Medical Services, and local Fire Departments.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or GED, computer knowledge, and good typing skills, ability to remain calm in stressful situations, ability to multi-task, and must have good communication and public relations skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask several items at one time. Knowledge of public safety preferred, but not required. Applicants must pass a written exam, a hearing test, pre-employment drug screening, and a background check.
HOURS: 40 hours per week - Shift work
SALARY: $24.59 minimum plus a comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer-paid employee health, dental, and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System.
HIRING BONUS: UP TO $3000!
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 125, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429 or www.cityofpierre.org
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