Calm-Under-Pressure 911 Dispatcher for Emergency Responses

County Emergency Communications; Bethany (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Professional training

Shift differentials

Overtime compensation

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bethany, WV seeks 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders. You may handle emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and relay critical information across multiple systems to coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with useful skills in typing, listening, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to organize information under pressure.

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

Accurate typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Organize information under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bethany, WV seeks 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders. You may handle emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and relay critical information across multiple systems to coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with useful skills in typing, listening, and clear communication.