Sequatchie Co. ECD 911

02/04/2026

Job Posting: Dispatcher
Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm
First Year Salary Range $30,500 - $32,750

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented 911 Dispatcher to join our team at the Sequatchie County 911 Center. In this critical role, you will be responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls efficiently and professionally. Your commitment to accuracy and timeliness is essential as you coordinate responses for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and various government agencies. If you're ready to make a difference and ensure the safety of our community, we invite you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Receive and manage incoming emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Dispatch calls promptly for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and rescue.
- Maintain accurate and complete dispatch records.
- Enter and manage information in the system related to wanted or missing persons and stolen items.
- Provide helpful assistance and information to callers, including message taking, directions, and call routing.
- Collaborate with field officers by conveying essential information.
- Contact and coordinate with wrecker companies when needed.
- Prepare and maintain dispatch records and department documentation.
- Validate and correct National Crime Information Center (NCIC) entries and retrieve law enforcement information.
- Generate and submit required reports to the department, County, and regulatory agencies.
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance within your scope of responsibility.
- Be available for 24/7 on-call emergency response duties as assigned.
- Perform general clerical tasks, including report preparation, data entry, document filing, and communication management.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Fulfill any other related job duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
- Proficiency in computer systems and data entry.
- Prior experience in emergency dispatch or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your application today. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated dispatch team. Applications can be picked up in person at 426 Cedar St, Dunlap TN 37327 or you can apply on indeed!

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01/30/2026

Job Posting: Dispatcher
Hours: 4Pm-12Am Monday-Friday (Holidays off) working vacation coverage as needed.
First Year Salary Range $30,500 - $32,750

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented 911 Dispatcher to join our team at the Sequatchie County 911 Center. In this critical role, you will be responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls efficiently and professionally. Your commitment to accuracy and timeliness is essential as you coordinate responses for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and various government agencies. If you're ready to make a difference and ensure the safety of our community, we invite you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Receive and manage incoming emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Dispatch calls promptly for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and rescue.
- Maintain accurate and complete dispatch records.
- Enter and manage information in the system related to wanted or missing persons and stolen items.
- Provide helpful assistance and information to callers, including message taking, directions, and call routing.
- Collaborate with field officers by conveying essential information.
- Contact and coordinate with wrecker companies when needed.
- Prepare and maintain dispatch records and department documentation.
- Validate and correct National Crime Information Center (NCIC) entries and retrieve law enforcement information.
- Generate and submit required reports to the department, County, and regulatory agencies.
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance within your scope of responsibility.
- Be available for 24/7 on-call emergency response duties as assigned.
- Perform general clerical tasks, including report preparation, data entry, document filing, and communication management.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Fulfill any other related job duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
- Proficiency in computer systems and data entry.
- Prior experience in emergency dispatch or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your application today. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated dispatch team. Applications can be picked up in person at 426 Cedar St, Dunlap TN 37327.

01/23/2026

As we prepare for a potential winter storm, our team is aware that portable generators are selling out everywhere. While generators can be a huge help during outages, using one the wrong way can put your family and the lineworkers, working to restore your power, in danger.

SVEC wants our community to know that an improperly connected generator can send power back onto lines that are supposed to be de-energized. This “backfeed” can seriously injure or kill someone who is working to get your lights back on.

Before you start up a generator, please keep these life-saving tips in mind:

🔌 NEVER backfeed a generator
• Never plug a generator into a wall outlet or dryer plug
• Only connect generators through a properly installed transfer switch or interlock

🌬️ ALWAYS keep generators outside
• At least 20 feet away from your home
• Never in a garage, basement, or near windows or doors
• Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless, and deadly

🧯 Use the right equipment
• Use outdoor-rated, heavy-duty extension cords
• Let generators cool before refueling

👷 When in doubt, stop and call a licensed electrician
If you aren’t 100% sure your setup is safe, don’t guess.

We know outages are stressful. Generators should bring comfort, not risk. Protect your home. Protect your family. And help protect the lineworkers who are out there in the cold working to serve you. 💙⚡

01/14/2026

Public Notice:
Verizon is currently experiencing a major service outage affecting our region. At this time, normal Verizon cellular services may be unavailable or unreliable.

Important: 911 SOS calls are still able to go through at this time.

We are monitoring the situation and will share updates as more information becomes available.

11/11/2025

10/31/2025

🎃🚨 Trick or Treat Alert from the 911 Center! 🚨🎃
We may answer emergencies all year, but tonight, we’re answering the call of candy! 🍬🍫

Stop by in your spookiest, silliest, or sweetest costume and grab some treats from your 911 Center. 👻

Stay safe, have fun, and remember: save 911 for real emergencies… not candy shortages! 😉

10/01/2025

Hwy 111 North just near East Valley rd will be one lane for sometime. Deputies are out with an overturned semi. Drive with caution.

09/03/2025

911 Service Notice

Some AT&T customers may have trouble reaching 911 and local lines. Our local provider is aware and working to fix the issue.

07/17/2025

ROAD CLOSURE 7/18/2025

Road will be closed from 1568 Ridge Rd to Riverbend Trl on Friday July 18th for tree removal and clean up! Please be prepared to take alternative routes on this date.

07/04/2025

From Director Ruehling.

These are just a few of the dedicated people that take your call at your darkest time. They often go unnoticed . They are dedicated to your safety and well being 24/7. Make sure to thank a dispatcher today and every day after! Happy 4th of July!!

07/03/2025

All of our dispatchers would like to say a big thank you to the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church for all of the delicious snacks and drinks they provided for us!

06/08/2025

Local area phone service should now be restored. However, we are aware of ongoing AT&T outages impacting not just our area, but neighboring regions as well.

Emergency Management has requested the deployment of a temporary AT&T tower to help restore critical communications for our area until service is fully restored.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.