911 Call Taker

National Public Safety Careers; Ohlman (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Employee-assistance programs

Continuing training

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a 911 Call Taker in Ohlman, IL. You will handle emergency and nonemergency calls, confirm locations and caller details, and use approved questions to determine urgency.

You will enter data into dispatch software and forward information to the appropriate teams. Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma, strong listening skills, accurate typing, and clear verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or accepted.
• Strong listening comprehension and accurate typing essential.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Some dispatcher or public safety experience beneficial but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency and nonemergency lines.
• Confirm incident location and caller information.
• Use approved questions to identify nature and urgency.
• Enter accurate details into call-processing or dispatch software.
• Forward incident information promptly to dispatch functions.
• Help distressed callers focus on essential questions and instructions.
• Use language-access resources when needed and appropriate.
• Provide authorized pre-arrival instructions within training.

Skills

Listening

Typing accuracy

Verbal communication

Procedural following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring emergency communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

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
• Successfully complete call-taking training and performance evaluations
• Obtain applicable certifications within the required timeframe
• Protect caller privacy and confidential incident information

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.

Prepare for the 911 Call Taker Hiring Process

• Call-taker hiring-process guidance
• Listening comprehension and accurate data-entry practice
• Resume and application support
• Customer communication and interview preparation
• Job-search tools and candidate support

Start preparing for 911 Call Taker opportunities in Ohlman.