911 Emergency Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated 911 Emergency Dispatcher to join Mountain Home operations. You will handle emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate with police, fire, and medical responders per procedures.

The role may involve overnight and rotating shifts depending on the agency needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing, active listening, and concise communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong typing and listening skills essential.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Enter incident information into CAD systems.
• Dispatch responders when assigned to radio operations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records.

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer literacy

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

911 Emergency Dispatcher Opportunities in Mountain Home

911 Emergency Dispatchers connect people who need urgent help with the public safety personnel who respond. In this role, you may receive emergency calls, gather essential information, and coordinate police, fire, or emergency medical resources according to agency procedures.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Mountain Home, AR


• Employer: The hiring public safety agency identified in the official vacancy


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• Schedule: {work_schedule}


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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency communications centers commonly operate around the clock. Depending on the position, assignments may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants, while others require previous emergency communications experience or current certifications.

Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to organize information under pressure. The official announcement determines required testing scores, experience, and training deadlines.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the agency’s minimum age and employment eligibility requirements


• Complete required background screening and hiring assessments


• Complete medical, psychological, or drug screening when required


• Obtain and maintain applicable telecommunicator certifications


• Follow information-security and confidentiality requirements


• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing needs

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position generally involves extended workstation duties, headset use, keyboard entry, and monitoring multiple screens. Employees may handle distressing calls and rapidly changing incidents. Essential functions and any accommodation process are described by the hiring agency.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and professional training. Shift differentials, overtime compensation, and other benefits depend on the employer and appointment terms.