911 Emergency Dispatcher in Forest Lakes - Paid Training Provided

County Emergency Communications; Forest Lakes Estates (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Forest Lakes, AZ seeks an 911 Emergency Dispatcher to connect callers with responders, verify incident details, and relay information across multiple systems. The role demands calm, precise communication and the ability to manage urgent situations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include handling/emergency calls, confirming details, and coordinating with police, fire, and EMS per agency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Typing accurately and rapidly is essential.
• Ability to organize information under pressure and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, and incident details.
• Assess call priority using approved questions and procedures.
• Enter incident information into CAD systems.
• Dispatch responders when assigned to radio operations.
• Monitor radio traffic and update personnel as situations change.
• Provide caller instructions within training and certification limits.
• Maintain confidential information and accurate records.

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Clear speech

Education

High school diploma or GED

Public safety testing/training requirements

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

911 Emergency Dispatcher Opportunities in Forest Lakes

911 Emergency Dispatchers connect people who need urgent help with the public safety personnel who respond. In this role, you may receive emergency calls, gather essential information, and coordinate police, fire, or emergency medical resources according to agency procedures.

The work requires calm communication and careful attention. Dispatchers must listen closely, confirm incident locations, document changing circumstances, and relay accurate information while managing multiple communication systems.

Position Details

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Forest Lakes, AZ

Employer: The hiring public safety agency identified in the official vacancy

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

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Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency communications centers commonly operate around the clock. Depending on the position, assignments may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants, while others require previous emergency communications experience or current certifications.

Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to organize information under pressure. The official announcement determines required testing scores, experience, and training deadlines.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the agency’s minimum age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and hiring assessments
• Complete medical, psychological, or drug screening when required
• Obtain and maintain applicable telecommunicator certifications
• Follow information-security and confidentiality requirements
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing needs

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position generally involves extended workstation duties, headset use, keyboard entry, and monitoring multiple screens. Employees may handle distressing calls and rapidly changing incidents. Essential functions and any accommodation process are described by the hiring agency.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and professional training. Shift differentials, overtime compensation, and other benefits depend on the employer and appointment terms.