911 Emergency Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Racine (WV); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Professional training

Shift differentials

Overtime compensation

Other benefits

Resumo da vaga

County Emergency Communications in Racine, WV is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers to join a public safety team. You will receive emergency and nonemergency calls, verify details, and coordinate responders according to agency procedures.

This role requires calm, precise communication, strong typing, and the ability to manage multiple screens and radios. Overtime and irregular shifts may apply, with health coverage and retirement benefits as part of the package.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies seek experience or certifications.
• Typing, listening, clear speech, basic computer use essential.
• Ability to organize information under pressure and follow procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, and incident details.
• Assess call priority using agency procedures.
• Enter incident information into CAD systems.
• Dispatch appropriate responders as assigned to radio operations.
• Monitor radio traffic and update responding personnel as circumstances change.
• Provide caller instructions within training scope.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.

Conhecimentos

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer proficiency

Information organization

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems

Descrição da vaga

911 Emergency Dispatcher Opportunities in Racine

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.

The work requires calm communication and careful attention. Dispatchers must listen closely, confirm incident locations, document changing circumstances, and relay accurate information while managing multiple communication systems.

Position Details

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Racine, WV

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

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

Schedule: {work_schedule}

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Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}

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

• health coverage
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• employee-assistance services
• professional training

• shift differentials
• overtime compensation
• other benefits