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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A9435-07F6 Posted on: 2016-01-1801/18/2016 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2016-02-17
 

Dispatcher EMT (Seasonal)

Whether you are gazing upon the iconic North American animals at Great Bear Wilderness, jumping into the jungle at Tropic World to meet our new silverback gorilla, or taking in a super spectacular dolphin show at the Dolphinarium, Brookfield Zoo has been a remarkable destination since 1934. With 216 acres of park-like setting, our guests may visit to enjoy seeing and learning about our over 450 species of animals or attend a special event such as a wedding, picnic or meeting.

The Dispatcher/EMT is responsible for responding to calls from employees and guests for emergency and routine assistance assuring a positive and safe guest experience. Coordinates all radio communications for the Police and Life Safety Departments and the Society, in general. Answers incoming calls into the Police Department and dispatches Police units accordingly. Provides emergency medical aid to guests and employees as needed. Utilizing your prior experience in police/EMS dispatching, you will operate the communication center for the Police and Life Safety Departments and the Society, in general. This includes promptly answering calls to the station and dispatches Police units accordingly and maintaining incidents cards for responding units. Making use of your EMT certification, you will provide emergency medical assistance to guests and staff and performs ambulance duty as required. Medical assistance includes, but is not limited to patient transports, extrication, loading and unloading patient onto stretcher and in/out of the ambulance, and CPR/AED to basic life saving under the guidelines set by Loyola Medical Center. You will be responsible for completing required internal and state reports. Additional responsibilities include contacting and coordinating communications with municipal agencies during emergencies and non-emergencies as necessary, maintaining the Society's Lost and Found service for guests and staff and monitoring the weather and fire alarm systems and notifies manager of identified issues.

Position Requirements and Specifications
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, this position requires the availability to work any five days out of seven days each week with work shifts that are generally from four to eight hours in length. The position also requires rotating days off, varied starting times, working weekends and holidays and other schedule changes due to special events. This is a part-time temporary (seasonal) position working approximately 20 hours per week based on the needs of the operation. Starting wage: $15.91 per hour.

The requirements for this position include:
  • Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent combination of related training and experience required.
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years experience preferred in police/EMS dispatching and guest relations.
  • Emergency Medical Technician certification required; must remain current in Emergency Medical Services continuing education as mandated per licensing requirements.
  • Must be able to handle emergency situations calmly and be able to work effectively at all levels of the emergency response.
  • Must be flexible and able to respond and adapt to changes and shifting priorities.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Eye for accuracy, completeness, and detail. Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
  • Must have a high level of energy, be self motivated, possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills and must promote excellence in customer (internal and external) service.
  • Position requires rotating days off, varied starting times, working weekends and holidays and other schedule changes due to special events.
  • Valid driver's license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents.
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.


Additional Information
This requisition is to recruit for a temporary/seasonal position.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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