Emergency Services Dispatcher I - Emergency Medical Technician

Suffolk County Fire Rescue is seeking Emergency Services Dispatcher I candidates for immediate job openings in their Yaphank office. The role requires receiving telephone or radio calls for emergency medical, fire or rescue assis tance, referred from the police emergency number, ambulances, hospitals and health-related facilities.

Candidates Must Be A Current EMT By The Date Of Employment

ALL candidates must attach a copy of their Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

REQUIREMENTS:

•Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

•Candidates must possess an Emergency Medical Technician certificate, issued by the New York Department of Health, at the time of appointment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

•Appointees must obtain a certificate both as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and as a Fire Services Dispatcher through an approved course as determined by the appointing authority within six (6) months of the date of appointment

•Must maintain valid certificates as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and as a Fire Services Dispatcher throughout their employment in this title.

•Must be free of any speech, hearing or vision defects, which would impair their functioning in this position.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship at this time

Salary: $53,636 for the day/afternoon rotation and $55,671 for the midnight rotation

Rotating Shifts: Midnights, 11:30p-7:30a or Day/Afternoon Rotation 7:30a-3:30p and 3:30p-11:30p

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

•Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

•Pension

•Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

•Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

**Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

ALL candidates must attach a copy of their Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Overview

The team is responsible for the protection of public safety during natural and man-made disasters, the preservation of life and protection of property from fire, the sustaining of life in medical emergencies and provides such support services to other Departments and municipalities during activations, response and recovery efforts.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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