Dispatch Qualifications
In general, the minimum qualifications to apply for an entry-level dispatch position are:
| Education | High School or Equivalent |
| Experience | Two years as a non-emergency dispatcher or a radio operator, or any work experience that includes significant contact with the public, such as a welfare eligibility worker or interviewer, counter or rental clerk, bill or account collector, credit checker, answering service call taker, receptionist, or travel clerk. |
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| Experience | One year in the emergency telecommunication field, or as an emergency dispatcher or telecommunicator. |
Certification by the E-911 Board may be required within six months of entry into the job.
All candidates must pass a security clearance conducted by the Department of Public Safety, including a motor vehicle and criminal background check.
Complete Job Specifications are available through the Vermont Department of Human Resources:
Emergency Communication Dispatcher 1: Job Specification
Emergency Communication Dispatcher 2: Job Specification
Emergency Communication Dispatch Supervisor: Job Specification
