Emergency Dispatcher: Calm, Rapid 911 Communicator

County Emergency Communications; Linneus (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Linneus, MO is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with responders and coordinate police, fire, and EMS resources. The role requires calm communication, careful attention, and the ability to manage multiple systems.

Responsibilities include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations, documenting details, and relaying information per agency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, clear speech.
• Ability to organize information under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Active Listening

Clear Speech

Basic Computer Proficiency

Information Organisation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Linneus, MO is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with responders and coordinate police, fire, and EMS resources. The role requires calm communication, careful attention, and the ability to manage multiple systems.

Responsibilities include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, confirming locations, documenting details, and relaying information per agency procedures.