911 Dispatcher

Postion Overview

The Marengo County Emergency Management Communications District (Marengo County 911) is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible, and responsible individuals to become 911 Telecommunicators / Dispatchers.

For those with a focused interest in public safety, you will find this a great entry to a rewarding career in emergency communications. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and the community while partnering with our men and women in the field.

To be successful, you must be fast to respond with direct and correct decisions, able to take charge of conversations, able to obtain accurate information from callers, enter information into a computer system while talking, correctly prioritize emergencies, determine the appropriate units to send to calls, and maintain accurate records.

Rarely do individuals have the opportunity to be the calm in someone’s storm on a daily basis. Each day your calm voice, professional demeanor and specialized training will allow you to assist individuals who may truly be having the worst day of their lives.

Make the difference in someone’s life, become a 911 Telecommunicator / Dispatcher with Marengo County 911.

Education Requirements

GED or high school diploma

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Ability to perform or make decisions in high-stress situations/environments

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.