911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator -LATERAL ONLY

The Shelby County Emergency Management Communications District (Shelby County 911) is seeking experienced, professional, and motivated individuals for lateral transfer opportunities as 911 Telecommunicators.Our Telecommunicators perform a variety of telephone and computer-aided operational duties, including 911 call taking and dispatching of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. We also assist the public with routine non-emergency and business-related calls.This posting is intended for candidates with prior public safety communications experience who are looking to continue their career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experienced Telecommunicators will find this an opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting the citizens of Shelby County and partnering with our field responders.To be successful, you must be able to make sound decisions quickly, take control of conversations, obtain accurate information from callers, enter data while actively communicating, properly prioritize emergencies, determine the appropriate resources to send, and maintain accurate records.Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience as a 911 telecommunicator/dispatcher and be able to meet all or a portion of the agency's certification and training requirements.Continue your career in emergency communications-join Shelby County 911 as a lateral Telecommunicator.