Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Jobs
Being part of the Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 team requires people who can react and respond appropriately regardless of the situation at hand. Our employees operate under high stress situations in order to keep both the public and emergency responders (Police, Fire, EMS) safe.
9-1-1 actively searches for candidates with the right character traits to help our team excel under these conditions.
Requirements for All Candidates
1) Education
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2) Physical and Drug Screening
Each candidate will be given a physical exam and drug screening prior to receiving a job offer.
3) Cognitive Skills Testing
9-1-1 calltakers must complete a series of preemployment assessments which measure cognitive abilities and skills sets. Additionally a preemployment personality assessment is required.
Employee Benefits
We believe the effectiveness of our services depends directly on the quality and dedication of our staff. 9-1-1 employees are provided with an outstanding benefits package and generous pay rates.
A Partial List of Employee Benefits Includes:
- Paid Training
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Health Insurance Paid 100% by the 9-1-1 Agency
- 4 Hours of Sick Leave and 4 Hours of Vacation Leave Each Pay Period
- Receive approximately 12 holidays per year
- We are a part of the award-winning Retirement Systems of Alabama
Current Employment Openings
The 9-1-1 Calltakers are the individuals who answer initial calls for emergency assistance. They are call facilitators. They are the first voices you hear when you are afraid, need medical attention, need fire suppression assistance or when you need police assistance.