Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $37,200.00 - $59,500.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
State retirement plans
Job Description
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state agency dedicated to transforming the lives of youth in South Carolina through a commitment to rehabilitation, prevention, and community safety. Focused on impacting and improving the lives of young individuals alongside strengthening families and supporting safer communities, DJJ plays a crucial role in the juvenile justice ecosystem of the state. As a government organization, the DJJ emphasizes professionalism, safety, and effective service delivery to fulfill its mission of aiding in the transformation of young lives and promoting public safety throughout South Carolina.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Entry-level experience with voice communications systems or central switchboard operations
- Ability to obtain and maintain Class IV Telecommunications Operator Certification through SCCJA
- Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission regulations
- Availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, 24/7/365
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods for fingerprinting
- Ability to operate radio, phone, and computer systems effectively
- Willingness to respond to on-call emergency recalls
- Must successfully complete background check and medical examination
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a public safety dispatch center preferred
- Ability to obtain Class IV Telecommunications Operator Certification within one year
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations for public safety communications
- Skilled in operating complex electronic communications equipment
- Ability to function effectively under emergency conditions and heavy traffic
- Proficient in computer use and database management
Job Duties
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches public safety units as needed
- Monitors radio channels for distress calls and conducts scheduled radio checks
- Provides video surveillance monitoring and notifies supervisors of irregular activities
- Maintains accurate logs of radio transmissions and daily dispatch activities
- Enters data into NCIC and conducts wanted person checks
- Processes employee identification cards and fingerprinting for new hires
- Serves as after-hours receptionist and provides customer service
- Receives and categorizes incident reports and disseminates notifications
- Performs additional duties assigned by Public Safety Director or Supervisors
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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