Temporary Trainee Telecommunication Officers (TCO) Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety / 9-1-1 Center is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Trainee Telecommunication Officers (TCO). This position is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency calls within Westmoreland County and requires excellent communication skills, ability to handle stressful situations, and overall understanding of the emergency systems. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants with prior Police, Fire, or EMS communications experience or prior military service are encouraged to apply, however this background is not mandatory. Successful applicants must pass a dispatch oriented performance test (CritiCall) an oral interview, background check, physical exam, eye testing and drug screening to be considered for the class. Class training includes 9-1-1 Call Taking, Fire Dispatch, Police Dispatch and EMS Dispatch. Read more about this employment opportunity.The TCO training class and accelerated class (if applicable) will begin on September 18, 2023. Westmoreland County has waived Residency Policy for this opportunity. Applications are being accepted through email and hard copies that can be forwarded to the address below. In person testing wil be conducted by appointment only upon application review. Passing candidates will be interviewed in conclusion to a passing exam score. Applicants are encouraged to dress professional for all attributes of the hiring process.Applications are available at the Human Resources Department located at the Westmoreland County Courthouse or online EOE Completed Applications are to be mailed to: QA Instructor, Tanya PolinskyWestmoreland County Department of Public Safety911 Public Safety RoadGreensburg, PA 15601Or email to: tpolinsk@co.westmoreland.pa.usPlease place TCO in the subject line. Applications must be received by July 31, 2023Once accepted, testing scheduling should be setup through: mosborne@WestmorelandCountyPA.gov
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