We are hiring 911 Emergency Communications Call Takers! If you have a passion to serve your community and save lives join our team. No experience necessary since we provide paid training so Apply Now!!! This posting will be open until all 10 positions are filled or until May 31st.

CRESA provides training to become a 911 Call Taker. After a 911 Trainee successfully completes Call Taking they will be placed in a call taker position initially, when a dispatcher position becomes available they will have an promotional opportunity to train and become Police and Fire Dispatchers. 911 Communication Call Takers main functions are to answer and process 311 non-emergent requests from both citizens and user agencies, answer and process 911 calls, and perform Emergency Medical Dispatch for callers with medical response needs.

Schedule for Call Takers are set (not rotating) that is any combination of 4 days 10hrs or 5 days 8hrs. Schedules for Dispatch Positions are rotating 4 days on 4 days off with shifts of 10.25hrs. Overtime is assigned in 2 hour blocks and is normal. During training schedule is subject to frequent changes. This position is on-site.

After training schedule selection is based on seniority, therefore new people usually receive a graveyard shift.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years work experience involving customer service preferred
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge and experience. Ability to monitor 4+ computer screens. Accurate and rapid data entry.
• Proven critical thinking skills.
• Ability to memorize and recall details, codes and procedures. Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work all days and hours. Including but not limited to swing, graveyard, weekends, holidays and overtime.

CALL TAKER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Answer and process 911 calls for police, fire and medical.

Answer 311 calls for service of routine, and non-emergent requests from citizens and user agencies

Pay strict attention to detail and respond correctly in life-threatening and safety situations

Develop and keep positive working relationships

Learn and use geography knowledge correctly

Hear and understand information spoken by phon