Is a Career at 911 Right for You?
Working at 911 is incredibly rewarding. We pride ourselves in the work we do, but we also recognize it is not for everyone. Take a moment to read through this questionnaire to see if a career at 911 is right for you.
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Are you a person of high moral character and integrity?
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Do you have compassion, good judgement and a high degree of emotional self-control?
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Are you able to follow direction, policies, and procedures?
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Do you pride yourself in providing a high level of customer service and professionalism?
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Are you able to maintain composure and make sound decisions in highly stressful situations?
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Are you able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, members of various user agencies, organizations, and the public?
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Are you able to work in areas where light levels and noise levels vary significantly?
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Are you able to sit in a stationary position, answer phone calls and perform data entry for the duration of an 8 or 12-hour shift?
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Are you willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends?
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Are you willing to have your 2 days off during the week versus the weekend?
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Are you willing to work 8 or 12-hour rotating shifts to include two months on days, two on afternoons and two on nights?
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Are you willing to work overtime with little, if any, notice depending on operational needs?
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Are you prepared to work a full-time position that does not support secondary employment within a one-year probationary period?
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Are you able to work a schedule that does not allow for special scheduling requests and accommodations (i.e. school schedules, secondary employment, etc.)?
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Are you ready for a challenging yet rewarding job?
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Are your loved ones supportive of your career choice?
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Do you thrive in a fast-paced and exciting work environment?
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Do you have a desire to place service above self?