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	Could You Be The One To Answer the Call?	Emergency Dispatch Aide
Shift Supervisors	“Caring for the Community, One Call at a Time," we are often the first point of contact to assess a situation and determine the necessary response to handle disorder, crisis and tragedy. We assist all citizens, residents, and public safety personnel who require our full-time attention and quality service. As first responders, often we are the first to offer support, comfort, or sympathy to the public in distress. We are highly trained, dedicated and trusted public servants. Come join Prince George’s County, Public Safety Communications, where it is not just a job, it is a career!	Competitive Salary: Qualifications: 18 Years of Age High School Diploma or GED Computer Keyboard Skills Ability to Work Shift Work (10 or 12 hours/day) Reliable Transportation *No Previous Experience Needed*
Audio Section Training Section Technical Services Section Technical Services Section	Recruitment Video FAQ Link Specifications and Benefits Employees are represented by the Police Civilian Employees Association Union (PCEA) & pay a service fee in amount of $10 per pay period; Positions @ OHS/PSC – “Trainee” (entry level), EDA, Sr. EDA (P15 = 5%) after 5 yrs. of continuous service. “Trainee” (entry level), ED I/II, ED III (Asst. Shift Supervisor + Quality Assurance) ED IV (Shift Supervisor); Shift Differentials - First Shift (2300 hrs to 0700 hrs) $2.40 per hr. & Third Shift (1500 hrs to 2300 hrs) $2.00 per hr.; Holiday Pay - 2 times regular rate of pay for each hr. worked (except OT) & if holiday falls on RDO, receive another day off; Overtime Pay - 1.5 times regular rate of pay or elect to receive compensatory leave at the same rate; Trainer Pay - $1.50 per hr.; ED I/II Cross Trainer Pay – 5% of certification pay; Bi-Lingual Pay - $1,400.00 per year (successfully complete a proficiency exam); Break time(s)- one (1) twenty-five (25) minute break + one (1) forty-five (45) minute unpaid meal period per shift; Allowance(s) – Clothing = eight (8) uniform shirts when hired & four (4) new shirts per year thereafter; Headset = $50.00 annually; Map Book = one (1) per work station annually; Accrued Leave – Annual = four (4.0) hrs. per pay period; Sick = four and on-half (4.5) hrs. per pay period; Personal = sixteen (16) hrs. per calendar year; Discretionary Leave = one (1) day per calendar year; Military Leave – fifteen (15) days per calendar year (Supplemental Deployment Leave); Employee Assistance Program; Credit Union; Direct Deposit; and Deferred Compensation Plans are available to all personnel State of the Art Facility/Smoke Free Work Environment /Building Security System; Maryland State Retirement System Plan. – The Rule of 90 (sum of age + eligibility service = 90); Age 65 with 10 yrs. eligibility service; or Age 60 with 15 yrs. eligibility service. For more Information contact PSC @ pscrecruiting@co.pg.md.us or Recruiter, Kelly Marshall: 301-352-1440	Emergency Dispatcher I/II Competitive Salary: Qualifications: 18 Years of Age High School Diploma or GED Computer Keyboard Skills Ability to Work Shift Work (12 hours/day) Reliable Transportation *1 Year Previous Public Safety Dispatch Experience * Darlene Thompson 911 Call Taker/Emergency Dispatch Aide “This job has been rewarding and an educating experience. Each day we are faced with a different emergency or non-emergency situation and are always prepared to serve." Matthew Huddle Emergency Dispatcher "I chose to work here because I wanted to help people and make a difference in the lives of the citizens in Prince George's County”
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