Emergency Communications Specialist

County-of-Monroe; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

County-of-Monroe in Monroe, MI is seeking a 911 Dispatcher for a full-time union technician role in Central Dispatch. The dispatcher receives emergency calls and coordinates with police, fire and EMS for rapid response.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver’s license, and complete required telecommunicator training within 24 months. Data entry and computer use experience are welcome as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry and computer use experience preferred.
• Prior work experience with public safety dispatching desired.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests for police, fire and emergency medical assistance from the public.
• Dispatch these requests to the appropriate agencies.
• Ensure accurate information entry and system use to support rapid response.

Skills

Data entry

Computer use

Public safety dispatching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LEIN system

Job description

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911 DISPATCHER

CENTRAL DISPATCH -FUND 261 Full Time Union Technicians Monroe, MI, US 3 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1677

Salary Range: $25.03 To $25.04 Hourly

Department : Central Dispatch

General Summary:

Under the supervision of a Communications Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to receive requests for police, fire and emergency medical assistance from the public and dispatch these requests to the appropriate agencies.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Data entry and computer use experience preferred; prior work experience with public safety dispatching desired.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must maintain performance certifications and minimum training standards required by State and Federal guidelines.
• Within 24 months from date of hire, shall complete Module Two, a 40-hour telecommunicator training course approved by the State 9-1-1 Numbers Committee.

Other Requirements:

• Must complete Michigan LEIN operator training.
• Pursue continuous professional development for current trends in communications/dispatch and emergency service practices.

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Attachments (3)

CommunicationsSpecialist_2021.pdf

2026 BenefitGuide New Hire_All County_HIPAA_.pdf

POAM_911_Dispatchers_2025-2027_Final.pdf