911 Call Taker

National Public Safety Careers; Tower (MN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Employee assistance programs

Résumé du poste

National Public Safety Careers is seeking 911 Call Taker opportunities in Tower, MN. Responsibilities include handling emergency and nonemergency lines, verifying locations, and documenting details for dispatch teams. Call-takers may work rotating shifts as needed to cover 24/7 operations.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma, with customer service or public safety exposure helpful. Training, background checks, and certifications are part of the process to protect callers and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Experience in customer service or communications is helpful but not mandatory for some vacancies.
• Dispatch experience is not always required and may be waived depending on the vacancy.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Active listening

Accurate typing

Clear communication

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

911 Call Taker Opportunities in Tower

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

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• 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
• 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.