911 Emergency Dispatcher: Calm Under Pressure

911 Emergency Communications; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Professional training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Odem, TX seeks an on-site Emergency Dispatcher to connect callers with public safety responders. You will gather essential information, verify locations, and coordinate police, fire, or medical resources per agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, close listening, accurate typing, and multi-system management under pressure. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; training and certification opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong typing, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize information under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, and incident details.
• Assess call priority using agency procedures.
• Enter incident data into dispatch systems.
• Coordinate responders and monitor radio traffic.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Odem, TX seeks an on-site Emergency Dispatcher to connect callers with public safety responders. You will gather essential information, verify locations, and coordinate police, fire, or medical resources per agency procedures.

The role requires calm communication, close listening, accurate typing, and multi-system management under pressure. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; training and certification opportunities are available.