Public Safety Communications Call Taker

Job description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on May 02, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on May 02, 2026. Job Title: Public Safety Communications Call Taker Department: Public Safety Communications: External Hiring Range: $19.66 - $23.31 Posted Internally and Externally: The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Center plays a crucial role in connecting the public with emergency services. Every day, our center answers 911 and administrative calls, while coordinating and dispatching vital responses from fire departments, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. If you feel a calling to make a genuine difference, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team! We’re thrilled to share that we are hiring five dedicated individuals to join our upcoming training academy starting on Monday, May 18th 2026! For this academy, we will be conducting interviews for both the Call Taker and Telecommunicator positions. We welcome those with no previous experience for this Academy. Individuals offered a Call Taker position will receive extensive training during the academy and comprehensive on-the-job training following the 16-week academy . Training schedule vs. lon...