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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Members of MCSAR are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both residents and visitors in Manatee County. Our mission encompasses various disciplines aimed at protecting individuals from the loss of life and property due to disorientation, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. These disciplines include Wilderness SAR, Urban SAR, locating lost or stranded persons, promoting child prevention programs, dive rescue, marine rescue, and providing emergency medical care when needed.
We prioritize the continual improvement of our services by introducing innovative ideas and concepts that optimize our resources. Additionally, fostering good will, community respect, and confidence in the capabilities of Manatee County Search & Rescue remains a top priority for all our members.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Rescue Technician - Performs ground, aerial, or water based search and rescue operations.
Eligible for all specialty teams after one year of probation. Physical abilities test required.
Operation Support Specialist - Performs logistical support functions for ground, aerial, or water based search and rescue operations. No physical abilities test required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Basic understanding of rescue and recovery operations
Understanding of canine search capabilities and limitations
Practical knowledge of search techniques, including hasty searches, grid searches, ground searches, and aerial searches
Familiarity with search operations and techniques, including search patterns, victim location clues, and hazard awareness
Basic knowledge of search theory, map reading, compass usage, and GPS techniques
Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) and integrated action planning concepts
Knowledge of at least basic first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Knowledge of Body Substance Isolation (BSI) procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage
Familiarity with the geography of Manatee County and its emergency services
Thorough understanding of situational awareness fundamentals and all-risk hazards
Knowledge about the proper use and field maintenance of search and communication equipment
Proficiency in using computers, two-way radios, and relevant equipment
Ability to provide emergency medical care in austere environments
Ability to accurately sketch search areas and interpret search area marking techniques
Ability to quickly transition between different tasks and make sound decisions under pressure
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods. Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds, possibly under various conditions to include dark or crowded environments. Must be in good physical health and comfortable in various types of weather/terrain.
TASKS
Monitors dispatch and responds to emergency and routine calls for assistance as requested.
Administer basic first aid, emergency medical care, and/or CPR as needed.
Foresee potential danger and eliminate or control it.
Perform Search/Rescue activity without injuring self or others.
Provide backup to other Search/Rescue personnel as needed.
Prepares reports and keeps records of all activities in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Provides accurate and clear Search/Rescue information to the public, participates in community awareness projects, and conducts presentations.
Operates computerized management information systems to retrieve or enter information.
Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified time frame and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintain a high level of emergency preparedness by attending at least 50% of ALL team operations.
POLICIES
Members should be available 24/7 on a fairly regular basis and submit out of service date and times to leadership.
Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team activities (such as meetings), working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
Follows standard operating procedures, safety policies, and agency general orders.
Interpersonal relations, the manner in which the member responds emotionally and verbally to the public, other members, and supervisors. Also relates to the image the member projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.
Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.
Members are financially responsible for their own equipment, clothing, travel expenses and some costs for classes and class materials.
Supplemental Information:
Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Be a Citizen of the United States.
Be a High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D. Certificate.
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
No convictions of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, or crime of domestic violence. (Subject to FDLE background check)
Be of good moral character.
Minimum Requirements:
Possess a valid State of Florida EMT, or Paramedic license, Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter Certificate; or
Possess a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
IS-100a Introduction to Incident Command Systems
IS-200a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-700a NIMS an Introduction
IS-0800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
Disqualifier List:
Criminal History
Any felony conviction
A misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence
A misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement
Military History
A dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
Controlled Substance Abuse
Marijuana use in past two years
Controlled substances use, other than marijuana, in last five years
Driving History
Suspended or unacceptable driving record
DUI/OUI within past five years
Any traffic violation involving the refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within five years
Prior Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Any sustained internal investigation for perjury or false statements