The Emergency Communication Call Taker position is devoted to emergency 911 telecommunications and non-emergency call taking. Incumbents perform semi-skilled and technical work in answering calls requesting emergency service; providing routine, non-technical information and referring all other inquiries; extracting call information, and when instructed providing pre-arrival instructions based on protocols. As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and report to work during emergency and disaster events including inclement weather.
As initial communication will be made through email, please ensure your email address is typed correctly on your application and governmentjobs.com profile. Also, please remember to check your spam folder frequently for messages regarding the hiring process.
The training academy is scheduled to start on 01/14/2027. The process may include the following:
- Job Application Review
- Skills Testing Session
- Virtual Interviews on Microsoft Teams
- Criminal History Investigation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Employment Reference Check
- Controlled substance testing, physical, and health assessment.
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Virtual information sessions will be held on the dates listed below through Microsoft Teams
Monday, October 5th at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 298 360 742 451 15
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Wednesday, October 7th at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 284 512 694 268 818
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Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 232 975 633 137 683
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.- Receives and responds to emergency 911 and non-emergency public safety calls; obtains and records information provided by callers; prioritizes actions; provides pre-arrival instructions according to predetermined protocols
- Receives general inquiries and provides routine, non-technical information; refers non-routine calls and requests to appropriate staff member or department
- Enters, deletes, verifies and queries criminal justice information system data on behalf of law enforcement agencies; communicates pertinent system information to officers and agencies over phone as well as over the radio
- Performs call back on disconnected calls; determines nature and location of issue and required services; and enters information in system as needed
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; Less than 1 year experience in emergency communications, or a related field
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
Licensing and Certifications:
- CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in the following. The City of Raleigh assists with obtaining these certifications:
- North Carolina Office of EMS Credentialing
- Division of Criminal Information (DCI) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification
- Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
- Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD)
- Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
- Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
- Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work.
- Business math concepts.
- Filing and record-keeping principles.
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
- Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
- Customer service principles.
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
- Modern office technology.
- Obtaining and relaying pertinent and timely information.
- Assessing response needs and prioritizing communication tasks.
- Performing basic research and system queries.
- Compiling and assembling data.
- Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
- Providing directions to others in order to meet standards.
- Providing attention to detail in assignments.
- Proofreading and error correction.
- Business math computations.
- Organizing and maintaining records and files.
- Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
- Comprehending reference books and manuals.
- Operating assigned tools and equipment.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
- Providing customer service.
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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