911 Call Taker – Entry-Level Public Safety Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Wellsville (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is posting 911 Call Taker opportunities in Wellsville, MO. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency lines, verifying locations, and documenting critical information for dispatch teams.

Successful candidates typically possess a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening and typing skills, and the ability to follow structured procedures. Training and background checks are required, with shifts that may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong listening and typing skills, clear verbal communication.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and complete assessments as required.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Confirm incident location and caller details.
• Enter information into call-processing or dispatch software accurately.
• Forward information promptly to the appropriate dispatch function.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions only within training and certification.

Skills

Listening skills

Typing accuracy

Verbal communication

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is posting 911 Call Taker opportunities in Wellsville, MO. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency lines, verifying locations, and documenting critical information for dispatch teams.

Successful candidates typically possess a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening and typing skills, and the ability to follow structured procedures. Training and background checks are required, with shifts that may include nights and weekends.