911 Call Taker

National Public Safety Careers; East Burke (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking 911 Call Takers for opportunities in East Burke, VT. You will answer incoming emergency calls, verify locations, collect caller information, and document details for dispatch.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening, accurate typing, clear verbal communication, and the ability to follow structured procedures. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Strong listening and typing abilities.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to follow structured procedures.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency calls and assign nonemergency lines.
• Confirm incident location and caller details.
• Use approved questions to assess urgency and gather information.
• Enter details into call-processing or dispatch software.
• Forward incident information promptly to dispatch function.

Skills

Active listening

Typing speed

Verbal communication

Procedural following

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Call Taker Opportunities in East Burke

911 Call Takers are often the first people to speak with someone reporting an emergency. They ask focused questions, confirm where help is needed, and document information for the personnel responsible for coordinating the response.

In some communications centers, call taking is a separate assignment from radio dispatch. In others, employees train for both functions. The official vacancy explains the duties included in this position.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, East Burke, VT
• Employer: The hiring emergency communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

911 call-taking services commonly operate 24 hours a day. Depending on staffing needs, employees may work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

What You May Do

• Answer incoming emergency calls and assigned nonemergency lines
• Confirm the incident location and caller’s callback information
• Use approved questions to identify the nature and urgency of the situation
• Enter accurate details into call-processing or dispatch software
• Forward incident information promptly to the appropriate dispatch function
• Help distressed callers focus on essential questions and instructions
• Use approved language-access and accessibility resources when needed
• Provide authorized pre-arrival instructions only within training and certification

Experience and Education Requirements

Employers commonly require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Previous customer service, telephone support, or public safety experience may be helpful, although some vacancies accept applicants without dispatch experience.

Successful candidates need strong listening comprehension, accurate typing, clear verbal communication, and the ability to follow structured procedures. Required assessments and minimum scores are determined by the hiring agency.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific employment eligibility and age requirements
• Complete required background checks and hiring assessments