• No marijuana use within the last year, no other drug use within the last three years
• Able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime (Our staff works several hundreds of hours of overtime a year)
• Must be willing to work a 12.25 hour shift either day or night shift, weekends, and holidays
• Our shifts start at 5:45am for day shift and 5:45pm for night shift
• Able to report to work as instructed during emergency situations and be prepared to stay during the duration of the event
• Must be 18 years of age or older by date of hire
• Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or possess an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
• Demonstrate the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) or 10,500 key strokes per hour (KPH)
• Complete computer aptitude test and applicant performance assessment
• Must have no felony convictions; misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and disposition information must be provided. 
• Pass a background investigation including driving record, employment history, employment, education, and training verification, illegal conduct (drug use, etc.), reference check, and polygraph examination.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation
• Be able to successfully complete Level IV CJIS Security Awareness Training within 6 months of date of hire, and maintain the certification.

Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center Telecommunicators receive and process incoming emergency, non-emergency, and administrative calls and dispatch calls for service to law enforcement, fire agencies and emergency medical services.  

Telecommunicators work 12.25 hour day or night shifts. The day shift begins at 5:45 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. and the night shift begins at 5:45 p.m. and ends at 6:00 a.m. Telecommunicators are expected to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Employees are expected to report to work as called upon during emergencies, and be prepared to stay during the duration of the event.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Thirteen (13) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS – as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program