Emergency Call Taker — Launch Your Public Safety Career

National Public Safety Careers; Oscar (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Employee-assistance programs

Continuing training

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking candidates for 911 Call Taker opportunities in Oscar, LA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations, and documenting details to support responders.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and strong listening, typing, and communication skills. Training, background checks, and certifications are required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Strong listening comprehension and accurate typing are essential.
• Clear verbal communication is required to interact with callers.
• Ability to follow structured procedures during high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Confirm incident location and caller information.
• Enter accurate details into call-processing or dispatch software.
• Forward incident information to the appropriate dispatch function.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions only within training and certification.

Skills

Listening comprehension

Typing speed

Verbal communication

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Call-processing software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking candidates for 911 Call Taker opportunities in Oscar, LA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations, and documenting details to support responders.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and strong listening, typing, and communication skills. Training, background checks, and certifications are required as part of the process.