Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $39.61
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
long term disability insurance
Short term disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Job Description
Amentum is a leading provider of technical and professional services to government and commercial customers. The company specializes in delivering mission-critical solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including defense, intelligence, civil, and infrastructure. With a reputation for excellence, Amentum is recognized for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the highest standards of safety and quality. This commitment enables Amentum to support critical missions that enhance national security and public safety. As a large-scale integrator and service provider, Amentum offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to impactful projects and career growth.
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Job Requirements
- Must be able to attend and successfully complete on- and off-site training courses as required by the USAF or the company
- Ability to remain calm and stable while handling emergency situations
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Must be able to speak clearly and act decisively in emergencies
- Must distinguish basic colors and have adequate hearing (hearing aid permitted)
- Able to work in noisy environments with radios, phones, alarms, and computers
- Must wear company-issued uniforms according to policy
- Must obtain and maintain company selected certification for Emergency Medical, Fire, Police Dispatch duties within required timeframes
- Comply with NFPA 1061 training requirements
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of full-time work experience directly related to fire department communications or emergency dispatch
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of general fire department and emergency medical services operations and terminology
- Ability to effectively communicate clear and concise information both orally and in writing
- Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator I and II or equivalent through an accredited program
- Certified to Hazardous Material Awareness level
- Department of Defense certification to Telecommunicator I and II or equivalent
Job Duties
- Receive emergency phone calls via the VESTA 911 phone system, gather pertinent information in accordance with checklists
- Comply with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel Professional Qualifications Standard 1061
- Dispatch fire, medical, protective services, and other emergency response vehicles and personnel to various emergencies
- Receive routine phone calls professionally and take appropriate action
- Receive trouble, supervisory, and fire alarms via Monaco D-21 system and determine necessary actions
- Transmit or relay mutual aid requests through other Public Safety Answering Points
- Perform Emergency Medical, Fire, Police Dispatch services with caller instructions until EMS arrival
- Read grid maps and establish emergency control points during responses
- Maintain daily and emergency logs in the ACES-FD database
- Communicate pertinent information to responding crews via radio, public address, and phone systems
- Participate in recurring training to ensure compliance with requirements
- Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting emergency communications equipment
- Perform all other duties as per local policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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