Calm-Under-Pressure 911 Dispatcher | Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Luray (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Luray, SC seeks skilled 911 emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical responders. You will gather essential information, coordinate resources, and relay critical updates across multiple communication systems in a high-stakes environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and listening abilities, clear speech, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Luray, SC seeks skilled 911 emergency dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical responders. You will gather essential information, coordinate resources, and relay critical updates across multiple communication systems in a high-stakes environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and listening abilities, clear speech, and basic computer skills.