Communications Officer/911 Call Taker
VALLEY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER —West Valley City, UT
- From $23.69 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Dispatcher I-III
Tooele County —Tooele, UT
- $22.69 - $29.38 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Communications Officer/911 Call Taker

VALLEY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER -
West Valley City, UT

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Job Details

From $23.69 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Professional ethics
High school diploma or GED
Typing
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Communications Officer Training is Scheduled to Start August or September, 2026

Summary / General Purpose:

The Communications Officer will answer, process, and transmit emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, emergency medical responders, and other agencies via telephone and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and respond to requests for police, fire, medical, or other services. Relay information regarding incidents and other activities to appropriate agencies and staff.
Thoroughly, quickly, and accurately interview callers to determine authenticity, nature, identity, and location of required services, and enter information into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.
Utilize and interpret caller information provided to determine priority of services required.
Evaluate speech and emotional state of callers, utilize interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills to de-escalate emotional callers, provide instructions, and ensure appropriate assistance and / or services are provided.
Maintain records, timelines, identification, and type(s) of service(s) provided.
Mentor Non-Emergency Calltakers as requested.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance during operating hours to perform the duties of the position, including other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to high-stress and emotionally intense situations, including handling traumatic or life- threatening emergencies.
Regular exposure to emotionally distressing and traumatic situations requiring emotional stability and resilience.
Extended periods of sitting, typing and computer work, regular standing and walking, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds in an office environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Level I:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Demonstrated ability to type 40 words per minute.
Ability to pass a critical-thinking skills evaluation prior to date of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications:
- Utah State Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) / FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within three months of date of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the APCO calltaking certification: (EMD)
- Ability to obtain and maintain 40-hour Communications Training certification within one year of date of hire, unless exemption is issued by the Executive Director / CEO.
- Ability to obtain and maintain National Incident Management (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 703, and 800 certifications.
- Annually complete thirty (30) hours, minimum, of continuing education and mandated training to retain certifications.
- Ability to maintain CPR Certification.

Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
Time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse audience of staff, customers, vendors, and general public, utilizing effective interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, always acting with integrity and professionalism.
Ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (other CAD).
Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime as requested for back-up shifts.
Valid Utah driver license or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of date of hire.
Ability to pass drug screening, fingerprint and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience in public safety.
Spanish language proficiency. Employees who successfully complete the SLVECC Language Translation Program and commit to providing translation services as needed will be eligible to receive an annual stipend.

No additional pay incentives will be awarded beyond the following:

Board-approved Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA).
Annual merit-based increases.
SLVECC Language Translation Program Stipend.
CTO stipend when training members on calltaking; (CTO Certification is required).

The Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are looking for an opportunity to assist the public and first responders while building a meaningful career, this may be the job for you.

Our Communications Officers play a vital role in public safety, often making urgent, high-impact decisions that affect the life, health and welfare of both the community and public safety personnel. They serve as a critical link between those in need and the responders who provide help-answering emergency calls, assessing situations quickly, and dispatching the appropriate personnel and resources.

This is more than a job-it's a chance to make a real difference when it matters most.

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