E911 Communications Specialist

VACANCY NUMBER 25-131 

HIRING RANGE $54,471 – $66,221 

OPENING DATE October 6, 2025 

CLOSING DATE October 20, 2025 

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

Performs responsible technical work dispatching law enforcement, medical, fire, rescue and other equipment and personnel usually in response to emergency situations and serving as Shift Leader for daily operations of the communications center; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the E911 Shift Supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• General knowledge of the methods of operating the E-911 communications system 

• General knowledge of radio and teletype procedures 

• General knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings 

• Ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed 

• Ability to speak distinctly 

• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility 

• Ability to deal courteously with the public under stressful conditions 

• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience in telecommunications OR 

• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and nine (9) months of experience in telecommunications OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) months of experience in telecommunications 

AND 

• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD), CPR, Division of Criminal Information (DCI) National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, & 800 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License *** This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. 

BENEFITS 

• Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts 

• Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k) 

• Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc. 

• Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees 

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. 

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. 

Moore County is an E-Verify Participant