Town of Farmville issued the following announcement on Oct. 10.
Performs communications and varied clerical and jailer work for the police, fire, and rescue functions in the community. An employee in this class receives incoming routine and emergency calls, dispatches and maintains contact with police units, dispatches or calls for rescue, fire, and mutual aid as required. Operates computer-aided dispatch equipment, computer terminal connected to the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) and the National Crime Information Center. Work also involves the performance of detailed record keeping, assisting the public with directions and general information, monitoring public and private alarms and typing and filing of police reports. Work in the jail involves insuring provision of meals, regular physical checking and observation of the security and safety of inmates, various record keeping, and preparation of emergency procedures. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness and judgment in obtaining necessary information from people who are under extreme stress and choosing appropriate courses of action. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from sworn personnel. Work is normally performed under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and is evaluated through observation, monitoring of radio communication, discussion and review of reports.
Graduation from high school and experience with public contact work involving data entry and telephone work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have good communication skills and have or be able to be certified as a DCI Operator and as a Jailer by the State of NC within a reasonable amount of time.
Full Job description, benefit details and Town application are online: www.farmvillenc.gov or may be picked up at Town Hall - 3672 North Main Street, Farmville. Favorable results from a drug test, criminal background and driver license check are required. Applications and resumes will be accepted until position is filled and may be emailed to cthomas@farmvillenc.gov or submitted to:
Town of Farmville
Attention: Cindy Thomas, Human Resources
P.O. Box 86
Farmville, NC 27828
Original source can be found here.
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