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.