911 Emergency Dispatcher — Calm, Fast Public Safety Connector

County Emergency Communications; Lyerly (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lyerly, GA is seeking qualified 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, or medical responders. You may receive emergency and non-emergency calls, verify locations, and enter data into dispatch systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, active listening, clear speech, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The role requires flexibility for shift work and may include overtime and weekend assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Testing scores, experience, and training deadlines vary by agency.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using approved questions and procedures.
• Enter incident information into dispatch systems.
• Dispatch responders as assigned to radio operations.
• Monitor radio traffic and update personnel as needed.
• Provide caller instructions within training and certification limits.
• Maintain records and protect confidential information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer proficiency

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lyerly, GA is seeking qualified 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, or medical responders. You may receive emergency and non-emergency calls, verify locations, and enter data into dispatch systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, active listening, clear speech, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The role requires flexibility for shift work and may include overtime and weekend assignments.