Emergency Communication Specialist II

Job Listing Opens February 2nd, 2026 – Final date to receive applications February 27th, 2026

Come and join a great team in a growing city! Murfreesboro, TN is looking to hire 9-1-1 professionals who are interested in joining a team committed to providing the highest quality level of service for Murfreesboro's citizens and public safety field personnel.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Public Safety Telecommunicator who performs 911 emergency and non‑emergency call taker functions and dispatches police, fire, and medical personnel appropriately in conjunction with other Emergency Communications Personnel. The candidate will calmly deal with emergency situations and dispassionately and logically communicate with the public, some of whom are under extreme distress.

• Serve as the critical communications link between our citizens and public safety field personnel.
• Work in an atmosphere of purpose, learning, and teamwork.
• Receive quality training and professional development with opportunities for upward mobility into Training, Quality Assurance, Supervision, and Coordination.

• Starting at $28.37 per hour; applicants may qualify for additional experience pay up to $32.11 per hour.
• Four‑day work week with a three‑day weekend.

For additional information on essential duties or  the website at:
www.murfreesborotn.gov/jobs

This is not an entry‑level position. Below are the minimum education/experience requirements and preferred experience requirements we are looking for in applicants.

• Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator working in a Public Safety Answering Point.
• Preferred:
  No less than forty‑five (45) hours of public safety communications coursework that meet the minimum course of study requirements as set forth by the Tennessee Rules of Department of Commerce and Insurance Emergency Communications Board, Chapter 0780-6-2, Dispatcher Training Regulations.
• Preferred: N.C.I.C. (National Crime Information Center) or T.I.E.S. (Tennessee Information Enforcement System) valid certification.
• Preferred:
  Emergency Medical Dispatch and CPR valid certifications.
• Preferred:
  To have been employed as a Public Safety Telecommunicator within the last year.

For additional information on qualifications or  the website at:
www.murfreesborotn.gov/jobs