911 Emergency Dispatcher: Calm, Critical Call Center Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kilmarnock, VA seeks a dispatcher to connect urgent callers with responders. You may receive emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS according to agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, strong listening, accurate recording of details, and the ability to manage multiple systems; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the assigned service area

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kilmarnock, VA seeks a dispatcher to connect urgent callers with responders. You may receive emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS according to agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, strong listening, accurate recording of details, and the ability to manage multiple systems; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.