Dispatcher- Security and Emergency Services
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At a glance
Job overview
Erickson Living is hiring a Dispatcher- Security and Emergency Services. The Emergency Dispatcher will manage multiple security and EMS systems from a central location at Emerson Lakes, a new senior living community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, providing emergency and routine dispatch services while delivering personalized customer service and hospitality to residents and visitors.
Key focus areas include Track all pertinent information during your shift and initiate the first level of the incident report for Security and Emergency Services Officer completion, Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living, and Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations.
Important skills include Maintain Composure, Situational Awareness, and Effective Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Location:
Emerson Lakes by Erickson Senior Living
Our Security and Emergency Services department is currently seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location who will play a critical role in the grand opening of Emerson Lakes, one of Erickson Senior Living’s most anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida . You will dispatch both emergency and routine calls for service, while also building a rapport with residents and visitors by providing personalized customer service and hospitality.
Emerson Lakes will be a premier, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community designed to serve more than 1,500 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. This gated community will feature an impressive array of amenities, including multiple restaurants, a stunning outdoor swimming pool, a cutting-edge fitness center, an onsite medical center, and much more.
Join us in shaping a thriving, engaging and high-quality living experience for the residents who will call Emerson Lakes home.
What we offer
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Compensation: commensurate with experience starting at $16.00 per hour.
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12 hour shifts: day 7a-7p, overnight 7p-7a.
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A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
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Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
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PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
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401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
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Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
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30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
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Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
How you will make an impact
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Track all pertinent information during your shift, and initiate the first level of the incident report for Security and Emergency Services Officer completion
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Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living
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Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations
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Monitor Fire Alarm System
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Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed
What you will need
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Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services preferred
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Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness while dealing calmly with emergencies, ambiguity, and new challenges
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Effective communication skills with residents, visitors, and staff at all levels
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info/flclearinghouse.com
Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46-acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Emerson Lakes helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow!
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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