Public Safety 911 Call Taker - 24/7 Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Oakland City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Employee assistance programs

Continuing training

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified 911 Call Takers for Oakland City, IN. You will handle emergency and nonemergency lines, confirm locations, and input precise details into dispatch software.

Training and certifications will follow, with potential for shift work in a 24/7 environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening and typing skills, and clear verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong listening and typing skills.
• Ability to follow structured procedures.
• Public safety or call-handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming emergency calls and assigned nonemergency lines.
• Confirm incident location and caller’s callback information.
• Use approved questions to identify urgency of the situation.
• Enter accurate details into call-processing or dispatch software.
• Forward incident information promptly to dispatch function.

Skills

Listening comprehension

Accurate typing

Clear verbal communication

Follow structured procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified 911 Call Takers for Oakland City, IN. You will handle emergency and nonemergency lines, confirm locations, and input precise details into dispatch software.

Training and certifications will follow, with potential for shift work in a 24/7 environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening and typing skills, and clear verbal communication.