911 Emergency Dispatcher — Calm, Life-Saving Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Leonardville (KS); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Leonardville, Kansas is seeking an experienced dispatcher to connect callers in urgent need with police, fire, and medical responders. You may receive emergency and nonemergency calls, gather essential details, and relay information following agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, precise typing, active listening, and the ability to manage multiple systems. Work environments vary with around-the-clock shifts, including nights and weekends,

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants.
• Strong typing and listening skills essential.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Information organization

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Leonardville, Kansas is seeking an experienced dispatcher to connect callers in urgent need with police, fire, and medical responders. You may receive emergency and nonemergency calls, gather essential details, and relay information following agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, precise typing, active listening, and the ability to manage multiple systems. Work environments vary with around-the-clock shifts, including nights and weekends,