MECCA 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Application
Applicant Name:								Date:
A MECCA 911 Telecommunicators main objective and duties are to receive requests for help and/or
assistance, no matter how slight the request is, and to determine which agency shall be directed to the
scene.  It must be realized that any and/or all of the requests received have the possibility of being life
threatening.  A Telecommunicator must:
	4	Have the ability to express thoughts concisely and meaningfully with an effective
		speaking voice, good diction, good telephone technique, and in writing when necessary;
	4	Have the ability to deal tactfully, courteously and skillfully with the human relation aspect
		and with other problems which may arise involving communication center personnel,
		public safety agency personnel and the general public;
	4	Have the ability to think and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations, and
		when necessary, handle several communications simultaneously; yet function with
		accuracy, speed and emotional control;
	4	Have the ability to work in a tobacco free environment at a full time position (40 hours
		a week in an invariable shift assignment selected yearly by seniority), in close quarters
		with infrequent breaks, and sometimes long and strenuous hours.
The position for which you are about to apply will expose you to information that must, by requirement of
law, be kept strictly confidential.  For this reason, for you to be considered for the position, you must be
willing to submit to testing and a complete background investigation.  Attached to this application is a privacy
act statement you are required to read and sign to insure further consideration of your application.
Once completed, please return this application to 74 Vandervort Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505.  In order
to be placed on the eligibility list from which MECCA administration hires, you must pass all phases of testing.
Phase One:  Consists of spelling, number recognition, concentration, dexterity, judgmental skills,
instructional, and type at least 20 errorless words per minute.
Phase Two:  Consists of an interview with the 911 Director and the Communications Officer.
You will be notified by mail once a testing date has been determined.  If you should have any questions,
please call 304-598-0301.  Thank you for your interest in working at MECCA.
Full Name:
Social Security Number:
Address:
Address for previous five years with dates:
Telephone Number:			(       )						Day
			(       )						Evening
On which date would you be able to work?
Please circle yes or no to answer the following questions.
	1	Are you a U.S. Citizen?							Yes	No
	2	Are you a U.S. Veteran?							Yes	No
	3	Are you a member of the National Guard Reserve?							Yes	No
	4	Have you ever filed an application with Monongalia County?							Yes	No
		If yes, dates of employment?
	5	Have you ever been employed with Monongalia County?							Yes	No
		If yes, dates of employment?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, please give particulars on the reverse of this page.
A yes answer does not automatically disqualify you from consideration.
	6	Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from employment?							Yes	No
	7	Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
		(Excludes minor traffic violations)?							Yes	No
	8	Do you have any health defects or physical handicaps which may
		prevent you from adequately performing the duties of this position?							Yes	No
	9	Do you object to inquiry of your present employer in regard to your
		character, work record, abilities or qualification?							Yes	No
	10	Are you on lay-off and subject to recall?							Yes	No
		Education History
		Highest grade completed    __________________________________
High School
Name
Address
Certification
College
Name
Address
Certification
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