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Is this Career Right for You?

Choosing a career as a 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Specialist may be one of the most rewarding decisions you will make. The position offers many opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of others. You will be

The First of the First Responders
The on-scene first responder agencies partner on the front line
Part of a team that maintains public safety

This job is not for everyone. There are several realities of the position that you should understand as you consider if this career is the right choice for you. The following self-evaluation questionnaire is intended to help you determine whether a career as a 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Specialist is right for you. Each of the following statements describes an important quality, characteristic or consideration required in this job. It will help you determine if this is the career for you.

A self-evaluation questionnaire

Please answer each question by selecting Yes or No. This questionnaire is intended to help you evaluate whether a career as a 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Specialist is right for you.

Job Fit: Ask yourself...

#	Question	Yes	No
1.	Am I committed to helping others in a public safety environment?	Yes	No
2.	Am I accountable for my actions and live a lifestyle that is honest and free from illegal activities?	Yes	No
3.	When exposed to traumatic, violent, or disturbing events, can I manage my emotions while completing essential job duties?	Yes	No
4.	Do I have a support system in place at home for debriefing, managing and coping with stress?	Yes	No
5.	Am I able to work well with others, be supportive and flexible?	Yes	No
6.	Am I empathetic and willing to help someone who is experiencing an emergency?	Yes	No
7.	Do I meet all of the minimum requirements of the job?	Yes	No
8.	Do I have effective keyboarding skills and can I type 43 net words per minute with 95% accuracy?	Yes	No

Work Environment: Are you willing and able to...

#	Question	Yes	No
1.	Participate in pre-employment screening including drug testing, psychological screening, and a background check?	Yes	No
2.	Work in an environment requiring prolonged sitting, wearing a headset, tracking multiple computer screens, and exposure to noise?	Yes	No
3.	Understand that you will be required to work weekends, holidays, and special occasions, and that this may impact family life?	Yes	No
4.	Work shifts of 8–12 hours, rotating between days and nights in a 24/7 environment?	Yes	No
5.	Communicate calmly with callers who may be angry, confused, or use profane language?	Yes	No
6.	Work in an environment that requires managing sustained periods of moderate to high stress?	Yes	No
7.	Work with a diverse population of cultures, nationalities, and languages?	Yes	No

Results

If you answered “No” to any of these questions, this may not be the career for you at this time.

If you answered “Yes” to all, we invite you to fill out an application !