Emergency Telecommunications Officer 1 (911 Dispatcher) - Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

At the Department of Emergency Communications (DEC), which serves Nashville and Davidson County, every shift offers an opportunity to make a difference, even a chance to save a life. The mission of the DEC is to serve as the vital link between citizens and the emergency responders of Nashville and Davidson County by providing emergency and non-emergency services in a prompt, courteous, and efficient manner. The DEC's dedicated employees are typically the initial emergency contact in Metro Nashville, providing life-saving assistance over the phone while dispatching EMS, Fire or Police first responders to an emergency. The DEC provides this public service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

This position also requires a high level of responsibility, flexibility, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and maintain privacy and confidentiality. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits for you and your family, and opportunity for advancement.
 

Salary 
$49,545.15 annual salary after 6 (six) months (Emergency Telecommunications Officer 2)
 $52,471.07  annual salary after a 1 (one) year as an Emergency Telecommunications Officer 2 to (Emergency Telecommunications Officer 3)
 
Benefits
10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
3 personal days per year
1 sick day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Medical
Dental
Life Insurance
Service Pension
Medical Disability

 

Attention: This is a continuous recruitment to develop an applicant pool for future openings. We are currently accepting applications, recruiting for an Emergency Telecommunications Officer 1 (911 Dispatcher) Training class.