911 Dispatcher - Part-time

GovernmentJobs.com — Knox County Ohio, OH; Mount Vernon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County is seeking sharp, steady, and service-driven Dispatchers to join our Public Safety Dispatch team, supporting police, fire, EMS and emergency responders county-wide. This role demands calm thinking under pressure, multitasking across screens, and sound decision-making in critical moments.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and can obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch, American Heart Association CPR, and Telecommunicator I (APCO) certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR (AHA), Telecommunicator I (APCO).
• Ability to obtain or possess required certifications.

Skills

Under pressure

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatch

American Heart Association CPR

Telecommunicator I (APCO)

Job description

Knox County is seeking sharp, steady, and service-driven Dispatchers to join our Public Safety Dispatch team. This isn’t just a job - it’s a mission-critical role supporting police, fire, EMS, and emergency responders across the county.

If you can think clearly under pressure, juggle multiple screens and conversations at once, and make sound decisions when it counts most — we want to meet you!

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to obtain (or possess) required certifications:

  • Emergency Medical Dispatch

  • American Heart Association CPR

  • Telecommunicator I (APCO)