911 Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Rescue

County Emergency Communications; Temple (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking a qualified 911 Emergency Dispatcher in Walters, OK. The role involves answering emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming details, and coordinating with police, fire, or EMS according to agency procedures.

Employees typically work in a center-based environment with rotating shifts, potential overtime, and required screenings. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training and certifications as determined by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants; others require experience or current certifications.
• Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using approved questions and procedures.
• Enter incident information into CAD systems.
• Dispatch appropriate responders when assigned to radio operations.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking a qualified 911 Emergency Dispatcher in Walters, OK. The role involves answering emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming details, and coordinating with police, fire, or EMS according to agency procedures.

Employees typically work in a center-based environment with rotating shifts, potential overtime, and required screenings. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training and certifications as determined by the hiring agency.