Vital 911 Dispatcher - Calm, Fast, Lifesaving

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Woodland (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified 911 dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical resources. Responsibilities include gathering information, confirming locations, and coordinating responders in a high‑pressure environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, good typing, active listening, and clear communication. Some postings note variable schedules and required certifications for the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Typing accuracy and listening skills are valued.
• Ability to structure information under pressure is important.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using agency procedures and approved questions.
• Enter incident details into dispatch systems and relay information to responders.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Computer basics

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified 911 dispatchers to connect callers with police, fire, and medical resources. Responsibilities include gathering information, confirming locations, and coordinating responders in a high‑pressure environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, good typing, active listening, and clear communication. Some postings note variable schedules and required certifications for the role.