911 Call Taker

National Public Safety Careers; New Salisbury (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a dedicated dispatcher to answer emergency calls and manage nonemergency lines from a New Salisbury, Indiana location. The role requires confirming locations, collecting callback data, and using structured questions to assess urgency.

Training and certification govern the provision of pre-arrival instructions. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening skills, and clear verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong listening comprehension and clear verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring emergency communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
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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
• Complete additional screening identified in the announcement

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  Call Takers spend substantial time using telephone headsets, keyboards, and computer displays. The work may involve repeated exposure to callers experiencing fear, injury, or loss. Review the official vacancy for essential functions, scheduling expectations, and available accommodations.

  Benefits

  Benefits for eligible employees may include health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, employee‑assistance programs, and continuing training. Availability depends on the employer, appointment type, and work schedule.