Careers at Lee Control-Lee County Florida
| This is responsible work providing emergency communications support and services for EMS and Fire Agencies through the operation of the Enhanced 911 phone system and Computer Aided Dispatch system. | |
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| Incumbent will answer emergency 911 phone calls and other non-emergency phone calls received in the Emergency Dispatch Center. Must provide pre-arrival instructions as taught by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch and provide emergency radio communications for Lee County EMS, area fire departments and other Public Safety agencies. | |
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| Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school and six months of related experience. Incumbent must successfully complete courses in Lee County Enhanced 911, Emergency Medical Dispatch by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch and must become certified by the American Heart Association in BLS Healthcare CPR/AED. Requires the ability to communicate effectively and accurately via the County Computer Aided Dispatch System. Ability to type 30 cwpm (Correct Words Per Minute) on a typing test administered by Lee County Human Resources is required. | |
Supplemental Information: |
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Prefer experience with EMS, Fire, or Law Enforcement communications using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, voice/radio communications
equipment, and E-911 systems. Geographical knowledge of Lee County and emergency medical protocol and procedures is preferred. This position
requires a typing test. If you live in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry or Glades County, you are required to take the test BEFORE your
application will be accepted for consideration. Please come to our Human Resources office between 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. M-F on a walk-in
basis to take the typing test. We are located at 2115 Second St. Fort Myers, FL 33901. WORK HOURS/DAYS: 12 hour shifts rotating from days to nights (84 hours bi-weekly) |
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Lee Control tends to promote from within. Our internal career path runs: Communications Operator Trainee; Communications Operator I; Communications Operator II (promotion based on proof of competency in performance of title responsibilities); Senior Operator; Lieutenant. (based on available openings, past performance and interview board) | |
Sound good to you? Want to see more? Start by taking a look inside dispatch (photos). Then call us at 239-477-3618 to arrange a visit to see us in action and find out about our hiring cycle. |
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| Site Contacts: Webmaster: Lt. Thomas Woolverton Lee Control Voice: 239-477-3626 Fax: 239-477-3639 (Remember, if you have an emergency threating life or property, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number) |
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Address:Telecommunications ProgramEmergency Operations Center 2665 Ortiz Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33905-7804 |
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