911 Call Taker

National Public Safety Careers; Town of Land O' Lakes (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Employee-assistance programs

Continuing training

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a capable 911 call taker to join a public safety dispatch team in Wisconsin. You will answer emergency and nonemergency lines, verify locations and call-back details, and relay information to dispatch units. Emphasis is on accurate data entry and calm, clear communication.

Training will cover call-taking procedures, required certifications, and ongoing performance assessments. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous dispatch, call-centre, or public safety experience is helpful.
• Strong listening, fast and accurate typing, and clear spoken communication required.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and complete assessments as determined by the agency.

Responsibilities

• 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 to the appropriate dispatch function
• Help distressed callers stay focused on essential questions and instructions
• Use language-access and accessibility resources when needed
• Provide authorized pre-arrival instructions only within training and certification

Skills

Listening skills

Typing

Verbal communication

Procedural compliance

Education

High school diploma

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
• 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

• health insurance
• retirement contributions
• paid leave
• employee-assistance programs
• continuing training

Availability depends on the employer, appointment type, and work schedule.