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Info for Call Centers
Training and Seminar Programs
About the Program
Seminars and Equipment Training Guidelines
Training For 9-1-1 Telecommunicators
2012 Seminar Schedule
High School Law Enforcement
N.E.W.S. - Neighborhood Early Warning System
 
GHC 9-1-1 Area Job Openings
 
Telecommunicators Week Resolution 2012
 
Telecommunicator Week Celebrations 2011
 
Annual 9-1-1 Day with the Astros
2011 Day with the Astros
2010 Day with the Astros


Careers in Emergency Communications

GHC 9-1-1 administers 9-1-1 service for 49 cities and 2 counties: Harris and Fort Bend. There are nearly 50 fully equipped 9-1-1 answering points within the GHC 9-1-1 service area

If you are interested in looking into a career in emergency communications, this site provides job vacancies on occasion for the 9-1-1 call centers within the GHC 9-1-1 area.

Interested in a career as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher? 9-1-1 Telecommunicators (also called Dispatchers) are the vital link between citizens with a problem and the Police, Fire and EMS responders.

All job postings are provided to GHC 9-1-1 by the specified jurisdiction and are listed on the GHC website as a courtesy. GHC 9-1-1 does not hire dispatchers or telcommunicators. All information pertaining to the job (job description, contact info, etc.) will be provided on the job description link.

 If you ask 9-1-1 Telecommunicators what they like about their job, they will tell you:
  • Exciting work environment
  • The opportunity and ability to help people in need
  • Interaction with other dispatchers, police officers and fire personnel
  • Variety - there's always something new
  • Being a hero to someone every day
  • Making a difference in the community

Dispatchers are required to make quick decisions; coordinate multiple tasks at one time; have reasoning skills and the ability to maintain control of a situation. It is the nature of the job that, at any time, an emergency will require a dispatcher's full and immediate attention and response. Individuals with the ability to remain calm, professional and even-tempered during emergency situations are the candidates necessary for this challenging, yet rewarding, career.
 
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  Industry Association Links
    NENA – National Emergency Number Association
    Texas NENA
    APCO International – International Association of Public Safety Communications Officers
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  Governmental Agency Links
    Commission on State Emergency Communications
    Poison Control
    E9-1-1 Institute
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