E911 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER I
Salary
$43,622.00 - $84,517.00 Annually
Location
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FULTON COUNTY, GA
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Department
Emergency Services
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
11
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS $47,548.00
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by one (1) year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience credit will be granted for each active certification the applicant possesses from the list below.
Specific License or Certification Required:
The following Certification MUST be attained within one year of employment and maintained during the applicants employment: Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification (1), Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification (1), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (1), Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification (3), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (1).
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Veterans' Preference:
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must consent to and successfully pass a background investigation, critical assessment, psychological evaluation, physical/drug screening, and polygraph to be considered for employment with the Fulton County Department of Emergency Services.
Must be at least eight-teen (18) years of age. Must conform to the following qualifications as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act: Be a citizen of the United States; Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (G.E.D.).
Ability to type at a speed of not less than 25 net words per minute.
Incumbent works within a 24-hour, seven (7) days a week operation and performs shift work as required which includes working holidays and weekends.
Not have been convicted by any state or the federal government of any crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution; nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, for the purposes of this paragraph, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle when the applicant has received a pardon shall not be considered.
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
During the recruitment process, candidates will be scheduled by the Talent Acquisition Team to take the CritiCall, 911 dispatch and data entry proficiency assessment. Applicants will also be scheduled for a two (2) hour shadow session in the Operations Center observing the duties of an E911 Communications Officer.
CritiCall is a computerized pre-employment test used to measure a persons underlying skills and abilities before any training they receive if they are hired as a public safety dispatcher or call taker. If you want to learn more about the CritiCall test or review the available testing resources, visit the applicant resource page at https://criticall911.com/dispatcher-testing/applicants.
EXAMINATION:
The examination will consist of a review of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to answering and processing emergency and non-emergency calls through the 911 communications system in the Department of Emergency Services. Responsibilities include answering calls from the general public, entering information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). This classification is distinguished from the E911 Communications Officer II in that this class answers calls only from the general public through the 911 telephone system, whereas the latter answers calls from service providers, such as Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Sheriff, Marshal, and Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) law enforcement agencies.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency voice, text to 9-1-1 police, fire, emergency medical, and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) calls from the public: determines nature of call and correct signal and/or code; assigns priority to calls; simultaneously enters information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System; and advises supervisors of all priority calls.
Provides lifesaving and pre-arrival instructions to callers in emergency medical situations, remains available to callers while units are in route, and checks medical status.
Monitors and processes alarm calls and maintains report logs; receives, processes and relays emergency/non-emergency information received from Fulton County Alarm Board; silence audible alarm; notifies affected jurisdiction & location of alarm; records incident operator number, reference number, alarm resets, and/or Security or AROs
Coordinates services with the Fire and Police Departments and with Emergency Medical Services.
Identifies incorrect or outdated information contained in the CAD: completes update form for changes of street names and/or addresses: and submits to supervision for verification
Answers emergency and non-emergency calls using a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).
For Applicants With Prior Military Service:
We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
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Do you understand that you must answer all questions truthfully?
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Have you been convicted by any State or Federal Government of any crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a Federal or State prison or institution?
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Have you been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law?
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Was any conviction pursuant to an adjudication in a juvenile court, youthful offender act or first offenders act?
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If the answer to questions 3, 4 and/or 5 is yes, give details below.
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What is your highest level of education completed?
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How many months or years of work experience do you have?
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The elements for selection process for all non-sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written examination, skills testing, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation will include a current check on the applicants credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all reference supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigations. Do you agree to the terms stated?
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Are you currently a citizen of the United States?
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Do you have a current certification in GCIC/NCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center)?
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Have you completed the Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training certification as a communications officer?
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Do you have a current certification in EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) or experience dispatching EMS?
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Do you have experience working in a high stressed environment?
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Are you available to work any shift?
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Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
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You must have a valid email address included on your application. Information will be emailed to you throughout the hiring process. Please verify the email address included on your application is correct before submitting your application. Do you agree to this?
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Employer Fulton County
Address 141 Pryor Street
Suite 3030
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Phone (404) 613-6700
Website http://www.fultoncountyga.gov