Eden Prairie Seeks New 911 Dispatcher To Join Elite Team As Deadline Approaches

Eden Prairie Seeks New 911 Dispatcher To Join Elite Team As Deadline Approaches

Eden Prairie’s 911 Emergency Communications Center is on the lookout for a new dispatcher after one of their long-time team members recently headed into retirement. It's rare for positions to open up in this critical discipline—the city boasts about the tenure of its dispatchers, with over half having served the community for two decades or more. This opening provides a unique opportunity for a qualified individual to step into a role that sits at the heart of the city's public safety operations.

Last year alone, this bustling center fielded 70,242 calls, a testament to the varied and unpredictable nature of 911 work. According to an article published by the center, the breadth of these calls spanned from car lockouts to shoplifting to death investigations. Applicants are expected to pair a deep knowledge of the city—from its streets to its parks—with a poise that can only be galvanized by the certainty of unexpected challenges that any given shift might present.

This Eden Prairie dispatcher job doesn’t just require a cool head; the city has a specific checklist for prospective Public Safety Telecommunicators. The attributes at the top of their list include the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, exhibit self-confidence, maintain professionalism while under pressure, make good decisions promptly, and perform at a high level of accuracy, as detailed in their job announcement.

Those looking to apply to become a key player in the safety net of Eden Prairie have until January 13 at 4:00 p.m. to throw their hat in the ring. The full job posting can be found at the city’s official call to action, which features more details on the requirements and expectations that come with the territory of fielding some of life's most urgent calls. Interested applicants can review the job details and access the application through the official job posting.

SOURCE: hoodline