Urgent-Response 911 Dispatcher (Salome)

County Emergency Communications; Salome (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Salome, AZ seeks 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include handling calls, confirming locations, and relaying information across systems.

A calm, attentive communicator is essential for this role. Requirements include a high school diploma; some agencies may require prior experience or certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants, while others require previous emergency communications experience or certifications.

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 training and certification.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer skills

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Salome, AZ seeks 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include handling calls, confirming locations, and relaying information across systems.

A calm, attentive communicator is essential for this role. Requirements include a high school diploma; some agencies may require prior experience or certifications.