High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have minimal medical training or telecommunications experience or, have at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
Skilled in reading and writing English.
Ability to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
Able to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him or her.
Possess good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
Ability to understand basic computer applications.