Great Falls Launches Urgent Hiring Blitz For 911 Dispatchers

If you've ever considered a career that truly allows you to make a difference in our community, working at the Great Falls / Cascade County Emergency Communications Center might be a perfect fit.

Mark your calendars for May 22nd for the city's second 911 hiring blitz.

Great Falls / Cascade County Emergency Communications Center

When you dial 911, you fully expect somebody to answer, no matter the day or time.

The Great Falls / Cascade County Emergency Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and is staffed by 20 full-time emergency dispatchers.

They serve 40 agencies across the county and take calls for law enforcement, fire, and medical emergencies.

In 2024 alone, they handled over 34,563,911 calls.

911 Hiring Blitz

The upcoming hiring blitz offers a fast-track hiring process to become a 911 dispatcher.

This hiring blitz is designed to cut the processing time by about six weeks.

The hiring blitz will occur on May 22nd at the Emergency Communication Center at 3015 Airport Dr.

Applicants can attend between 10 AM and 2 PM to learn more and apply.

More information can be found on the Join Great Falls 911 on Facebook or by visiting joingreatfallspd.com.

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What Does It Take to Become a 911 Dispatcher?

The cool thing with the 911 hiring blitz is that no prior experience is necessary.

• Applicants must be 18 years old.
• Willing to work all shifts.
• Pass an extensive background check.
• Adhere to the city tattoo policy
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Must have compassion, ability to multitasking, and a sense of urgency.