911 Dispatcher​/Communications Technician July 2026 Exam

Are you looking to make a difference every day, with each call that you answer? Be part of our 911 emergency communications team that assists in saving lives, protecting property and serving the public in their time of need. The City of Dublin is accepting applications for an exciting and fulfilling career in emergency communications. To learn more about our center,
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Completion of a written examination is required.

You can schedule to take the exam in person at one of NTN's testing locations or you can schedule to take the exam online at your convenience. Your NTN exam score will be valid for one year.

This posting is intended for candidates who are not currently employed as 911 dispatchers and who do not have prior experience in the field. Lateral candidates who are currently working as a 911 Dispatcher should apply to the separate LATERAL posting that does not require the written exam. This posting is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./NRECCLateral

App Emergency Communications/dispatching experience outside of the state of Ohio is accepted for the lateral posting.

The instructions to complete the NTN written exam:

Deadline to take the exam:
August 23, 2026

All correspondence regarding the hiring process will be sent to the email address submitted with the application. Therefore, it is imperative that your email address is correct with no errors.

• Application and NTN testing window:
  July 27 - August 23
• Panel Interviews:
  August 31 - Sept 4
• Background checks:
  Sept 9 - October 30
• Final Chief Interviews:
  November 10-12
• Conditional Offers:
  November 16
• Projected start date:
  Dec 2026 or January 2027

The Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) is the primary public safety dispatch center for the City of Dublin, City of Hilliard, City of Upper Arlington (police and fire), City of Worthington (police and fire), Washington Township, and Norwich Township. Located inside the Dublin Justice Center, NRECC was formed in October 2013 when Dublin began providing dispatching services for Norwich Township Fire and became the primary 9-1-1 answering point for all of Hilliard.

Dispatching for Hilliard Police started in January of 2014. Upper Arlington fire joined in October 2017 and Upper Arlington Police in January 2018. City of Worthington Police and Fire joined in 2020.

The nature of this work requires that candidates work irregular hours which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Assignment of shifts is based upon seniority.

• First Shift: 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Second Shift: 2:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
• Third Shift: 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.

Primary Focus:
This position communicates with safety, other City personnel, and partnering agencies that fall under the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC). Work involves receiving, prioritizing, transmitting, and recording data, communications, resources, and requests for assistance.

The incumbent must model the following established core values:
Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, Dedication to Service, Professionalism, and Commitment.

Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

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2026 Wage Structure:

• Step 1 - $63,267.06
• Step 2 - $66,825.83
• Step 3 - $70,384.62
• Step 4 - $73,943.37
• Step 5 - $77,897.55
• Step 6 - $81,851.75

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