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Luzerne County, PA

Nurse

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$63K/yr

Must be able to comply with PA State Nursing Code of Ethics. * Must have the ability to initiate and maintain Intravenous Therapy as prescribed by Physician. The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA ...

Luzerne County, PA

Deputy Sheriff

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$42K/yr

River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 01768 Department: Sheriff Opening ... LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I. Medical Insurance The ...

Luzerne County, PA

Custodial Worker

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$25K/yr

River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 01884 Department: Buildings ... LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I. Medical Insurance The ...

Luzerne County, PA

Clerk Typist 2 - AAA

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$32K/yr

... the Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging and will be responsible for performing a wide-range of ... Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 HOW TO APPLY: All CANDIDATES must apply and submit an ...

Luzerne County, PA

Security Officer

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$29K/yr

River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 02074 Department: Sheriff Opening ... LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER." I. Medical Insurance The ...

Luzerne County, PA

PSAP Supervisor

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$56K/yr

Salary: $56,000.00 Annually Location : 100 Young Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job ... Luzerne County Emergency Service Agencies. ** * Computer applications as related to emergency ...

Luzerne County, PA

Clerk Steno II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$30K/yr

Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 02032 Department: Public ... LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I. Medical Insurance The ...

Luzerne County, PA

Clerk Steno II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$30K/yr

Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 02032 Department: Public ... LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I. Medical Insurance The ...

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911 Telecommunicator: "Class Starting in September 2026"

Luzerne County, PA

Wilkes Barre, PA • On-site

$41K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary: $41,250.00 Annually
Location : 100 Young Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02058
Department: 911
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED
The Telecommunicator, under the immediate direction of the PSAP Supervisor, will be responsible for call-taking and/or dispatching of associated 911 emergency and non-emergency calls as defined by Luzerne County's Standard Operating Procedures. In addition, the Telecommunicator will also be responsible for handling non-emergency calls from the general public, public safety agencies and municipalities as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Accurately receives and dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, for EMS, Fire, and Police Services.
  • Receives information from callers and simultaneously enters critical information into computer system.
  • Effectively determine the circumstances of each incident as to its priority for emergency services in accordance with established policies, procedures and training provided.
  • Determines, from established guidelines, the appropriate level of response for medical emergencies and when appropriate, render assistance.
  • Accurately receive and transmit messages by radio, telephone, computer and current technologies to local, state and federal public safety departments, specified agencies or public and private organizations.
  • Effectively operate communications equipment in accordance with established policies, procedures and training provided.
  • Maintains accurate records of all call-taking and dispatch actions on incident records and daily activity logs.
  • Accurately perform paging notification for various public safety and County agencies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • Public safety communications knowledge is preferred, but not required.
  • Luzerne County geography, including all cities and townships, major highways and landmarks. **
  • Luzerne County Emergency Service Agencies. **
  • Knowledge of department rules and regulations. **
  • Basic computer skills are necessary, including Microsoft Windows.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Basic English comprehension and spelling.
** Training is provided.
Skills in:
  • Effectively multitask, simultaneously using multiple information systems.
  • Receive, comprehend and accurately respond to verbal information and instructions.
Ability to:
  • Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Accurately communicate and relay information.
  • Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills for public safety communications and dispatching.
  • Apply available guidelines, policies or procedures in diverse situations.
  • Perform extensive data entry and data retrieval from information systems.
  • Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
  • Read and interpret municipal road maps and data.
  • Work shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Work long hours, at times without breaks or lunch.
  • Work overtime hours as necessary in accordance with County and 911 policies.
  • Comply with Luzerne County's personnel policies in conjunction with AFSCME Local 1398.
  • Meet and comply with all Luzerne County, Federal and State required certification requirements as related to the position of 911 Telecommunicator.
  • Handle confidential data discreetly, disclosure of which is protected by law.
  • Receive and accept regular feedback and review of job performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Possess a High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Vision at or corrected to 20/20
  • Hearing loss no greater than 25 decibels.
  • Must not be color blind.
  • Submit and pass periodic drug and alcohol screening.
  • Participate in and satisfactorily complete extensive training on policy and procedure and multiple computer systems.
  • No criminal convictions or indictments of felony or misdemeanor charges or any computer crimes and be free of a criminal history that would prohibit anyone from successfully fulfilling all duties of the position as defined by the employer or PA CLEAN.
  • Type 30 words per minute with 85% degree of accuracy.
  • Or any equivalent combinations of experience and/or training.

"LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER."
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

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