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It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling! Position: Public Safety Telecommunicator. The AAH Security Operations Center provides security monitoring and dispatch to the Advocate Aurora enterprise on a 24/7/365 basis. Incumbents function in a stressful, fast paced environment. Work is performed onsite in a secured, controlled, closely supervised, and highly structured work environment.
Job Responsibility:
Monitors and utilizes security systems to maintain common operating picture of the enterprise
Uses advanced technology systems in the SOC for situational awareness, threat management, and investigative purposes
Monitors risks that could adversely impact the organization using internal and external systems
Monitors and utilizes the security management system, CCTV, visitor management, infant protection, burglar alarm, fire alarm, and related systems to detect emergencies
Maintains status and locations of on-duty Public Safety/Security personnel
Monitors and dispatches Public Safety/Security staff activity and assignments via radio systems and computer-aided dispatch systems
Maintains automated logs of Public Safety/Security staff communications and activity
Responds to Security, Fire, and Safety service requests, incidents, and alarms
Receives emergency and non-emergency calls via telephone, radio, and computer-aided dispatch systems and inputs pertinent data into security management systems
Evaluates incoming information
Questions callers to determine their location and the nature of their problem
Follows established procedures to determine the severity and validity of the call or alarm
Prioritizes calls and dispatches Public Safety personnel and/or others
Communicates effectively in routine, urgent, and emergency situations
Maintains central database information to facilitate efficient operations and continuously update organizational data
Seeks guidance from supervisors and peers to effectively communicate with stakeholders throughout an incident life cycle
Keeps informed of organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
Requirements:
GED or HS Diploma
1 year responding to alarms such as burglar, fire, etc.
1 year monitoring hardware and/or software such as signal receivers, alarm monitoring software, Security and Fire hardware, CCTV, burglar, or fire panels
1 year experience with Emergency Response protocols and processes (public and private)
APCO’s Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 certification within (12) months of employment
Strong computer skills
Ability to type 35-40 wpm
Read, understand, and clearly speak English
constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required)
Constant mental alertness and attention to detail
Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner
Willing to work in a 24/7 operation
Must be able to work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime
Sitting is required for extended periods at a workstation wearing communications equipment
Work requires visual and muscular dexterity to operate communications equipment
Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors
includes hand/eye coordination
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance