Jobs with Emergency Communications / 911 Dispatch

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Submit the short form below to receive more information. No experience? It's ok. We offer many entry level positions with paid training. Keep scrolling to learn what a career as a 911 dispatcher is like.

What Emergency Communications Training Can Do for You

  • You will receive training on identifying different types of emergencies and how to respond to them, including:
    • Dispatching for police, fire, and rescue
    • Providing medical instructions over the phone
    • Tracking the status of field units
    • Multi-tasking emergencies
    • Crisis intervention, peer support

Public Safety Job Openings

BLS and ALS Providers

  • Type:Part Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$22.70 - $25.06 DOQ
  • Posted Date:07/18/2024 9:02 AM

Augusta County Fire-Rescue is seeking qualified applicants to fill part-time BLS and ALS EMS vacancies. These positions are hourly with starting rate of $22.70 to $25.06 per hour based on certification and experience.

Successful applicants will create a pool of personnel to fill shift vacancies on an “as-needed” basis. These positions will be assigned to work various 12-hour and 24-hour shifts primarily based out of Rescue 16 (Craigsville), Rescue 4 (Churchville), Rescue 6 (Stuarts Draft), Rescue 26 (Weyers Cave) and Rescue 11 (Fishersville)

These positions will be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays while preparing for and responding to emergency calls from the public.

PREREQUISITIES:
Minimum of 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Valid Driver’s License
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC 2)
Certified as an Virginia EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic
Hazardous Materials Awareness
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Acceptable VA DMV Driving Record

Experience with 911 ambulance transport is required.

To be considered for one of these positions, please complete an online county application and upload copies of all pertinent Fire, EMS, and NIMS certifications by email to hr@co.augusta.va.us .

These positions are open until filled.

Augusta County Fire-Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Eligible applicants must successfully complete an oral assessment panel, criminal background, DVM records check, and drug screening.


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