Employment Qualifications

1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED
2. Experience in telecommunications, public safety or related field preferred, but not required
3. Pass a criminal background investigation

Employee Training and Requirements

1. National Crime Information Center Certification
2. South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy E-9-1-1 Telecommunicator Specialist Training
3. Certifications from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch in the following areas:
   1. Emergency Telecommunications
   2. Emergency Fire Dispatch
   3. Emergency Medical Dispatch
   4. Emergency Police Dispatch
4. Mandatory in-service training
5. Various local and regional training opportunities
6. CPR