911 Dispatcher: Calm, Precise Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Blachly (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers in Blachly, OR. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations and incident details, and coordinating responders according to agency procedures.

The position may require overnight shifts or overtime and may involve working with multiple communication systems. Strong listening, typing, and organization under pressure are important for success.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the assigned service area
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and immediate safety concerns
• Assess call priority using approved questions and agency procedures
• Enter incident information into computer-aided dispatch systems
• Dispatch appropriate responders when assigned to radio operations
• Monitor radio traffic and update responding personnel as circumstances change
• Provide approved caller instructions within the limits of training and certification
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers in Blachly, OR. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations and incident details, and coordinating responders according to agency procedures.

The position may require overnight shifts or overtime and may involve working with multiple communication systems. Strong listening, typing, and organization under pressure are important for success.