911 Call Taker: Vital, Calm Role with Flexible Shifts

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Oakridge (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Oakridge, Oregon, is seeking 911 Call Takers to be the first point of contact during emergencies. You will gather essential information, verify incident details, and document data for responders.

Roles may require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and strong listening, typing, and clear communication, with training and certifications provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong listening comprehension and accurate typing are essential.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to follow procedures are required.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency calls and assigned nonemergency lines.
• Confirm incident location and caller's callback information.
• Enter accurate details into call-processing or dispatch software and forward to the appropriate function.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Oakridge, Oregon, is seeking 911 Call Takers to be the first point of contact during emergencies. You will gather essential information, verify incident details, and document data for responders.

Roles may require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and strong listening, typing, and clear communication, with training and certifications provided.