Stone County Emergency Services is always taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator Trainee.

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We recommend potential Telecommunicator Trainee applicants review our Employment FAQs.

 

If you have any questions, please call 417-339-3377 and speak with the Director.

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Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Complete and Pass a thorough background investigation

• Pass a drug screening

• Work a variety of shifts, days, hours, weekends and holidays

• Complete the minimum set standard of on the job training

• Complete and Pass a typing/aptitude test

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Essential Functions

• Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative calls quickly and professionally

• Ability to process and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls

• Ability to multi-task in a high stress, high call volume

• Understanding of computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems, various mapping programs, state and federal computer systems and radio equipment

• Handle high stress situations in a calm, professional manner

• Occasionally deal with hysterical and uncooperative callers

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Benefits

 

• Starting Pay $18.38

• Shift differential pay, CTO Pay, Holiday Pay

• Health, Dental & Vision, LAGERS Retirement 

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Click here for Telecommunicator Application Packet 2021

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Applications may be submitted to kkinnard@sces911.org or dbainter@sces911.org