Communications Dispatcher
Job Description
Overview
$17.50 / hour
Age Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older for this position
Joining our Safety Team means helping to ensure a safe park environment for all guests and associates.
With more than 100 rides, an award-winning kids’ area, 33-acre waterpark, shows and attractions, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and attractions.
Some of our amazing perks and benefits
- FREE Admission to Kings Island and other Cedar Fair Parks and Waterparks!
- FREE tickets for friends and family!
- Exclusive employee RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events!
- Training and development programs with opportunities for advancement!
- Programs in Food Certification, Diversity & Inclusion, and more!
- Discounts on park food and merchandise!
- Discounted on-site dormitory housing for associates living 30+ miles away (18+ only)!
Responsibilities
- Dispatches all routine and emergency traffic for assigned channels; dispatches all police/security call as well as first aid and fire department calls.
- Monitors and responds to all relevant radio traffic; monitors and dispatches alarms received in the communications center.
- Monitors weather radar and lightning detector; advises appropriate units of weather conditions as directed by management.
- Follows established procedures in notifying individuals of events happening in their respective locations; broadcasts in-park pages as directed by management.
- Answers and processes routine calls to the communications center; speaks clearly and concisely over microphones, two-way radios and telephones.
- Answers and processes emergency 911 calls to the communications center.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
- People who interact well with others from all backgrounds and age groups.
- Individuals who work well within a team with a commitment to safety.
- Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.