Emergency Dispatcher

Overview

You will serve as an Emergency Dispatcher in the Provost Marshal Office of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA.

• You will confirm the location and type of emergency (e.g., type of fire, medical emergency, vehicle accident) to dispatch manpower and vehicles required for the situation.
• You will monitor the status of emergency services and personnel to determine the availability of fire, medical, and police response units.
• You will explain information to emergency personnel (e.g., law enforcement, emergency medical services [EMS], fire personnel) to dispatch personnel to the reported incident.
• You will use a dispatch communication software program in emergency situations to communicate dispatch instructions.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Must be capable of obtaining Department of Defense (DOD) certification as a Telecommunicator I and II. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining certification for Hazardous Material Awareness. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Emergency Police Dispatcher (EPD) certification and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining an NCIC or National Crime Information Center certification Level B and maintain the certification by recertifying every 2 years. Employee has 6 months from their entrance on duty to obtain certification.