911 Emergency Dispatcher – Calm Crisis Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hollywood, SC seeks experienced emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical responders. You will gather essential information, verify locations, and coordinate resources while maintaining calm under pressure.

The role requires precise typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple information streams across radio and computer systems. Training and certifications vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Strong typing, listening, clear speech, and basic computer skills are important.
• Testing scores, required experience, and training deadlines are set by the announcing agency.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, and incident details.
• Assess call priority using established questions and procedures.
• Enter incident information into dispatch systems and coordinate responders.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hollywood, SC seeks experienced emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical responders. You will gather essential information, verify locations, and coordinate resources while maintaining calm under pressure.

The role requires precise typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple information streams across radio and computer systems. Training and certifications vary by agency.