Help Wanted: Lenoir County Communications Telecommunicator

Telecommunicator: Regular; Full-time;

Starting annual salary: $31,293.

Work involves the responsibility for operating on an assigned shift, answering emergency and public safety telephone calls for assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and rescue for the county and city.

Telecommunicator I (no experience; no certification) - $15.84 per hr

Telecommunicator I (2 of 5 required certifications) - $16.23 per hr

Telecommunicator II (3 of 5 required certifications) - $16.64 per hr

Telecommunicator III (5 required certifications and released to dispatch on all consoles) - $17.48 per hr Minimum requirements:

Must be 18 years of age, Possession of a valid North Carolina Drivers license, pass extensive background check (criminal and civil), must have GED from accredited school or high school diploma, must be able to multi task, answer multiple 911 lines and dispatch appropriate agencies for Lenoir and Jones Counties, 12 hour rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Application process:

Applications must be submitted on-line @ https://selfservice.co.lenoir.nc.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx to be considered for the position.

Closing date: Open until filled

Lenoir County is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.