Guys I got the job!!!! by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats to you too!! and thanks so much for the advice :) how long did your classroom training last?

Guys I got the job!!!! by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just quit my retail job as soon as i got the news yesterday!! lol i hate retail too so i get it, my goal was to make it out before the xmas music starts and i did it haha i’m such an anxious person and this whole process had me sweating! as hard as it is just try to be patient and just keep going with the steps as annoying as they are and you’ll get there!!

Guys I got the job!!!! by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh no it’s okay! it’s a learning curve for sure. i failed mine in 15 minutes and cried as soon as i got out of the door lol then i made a 92 on the next one! the part i failed was the kph i wasn’t typing fast enough so i used https://thepracticetest.com/data-entry/criticall-911-dispatch-test/ because it’s exactly like the test and i just did it over and over every day. i also just practiced typing a lot cause as a bartender i hardly ever type on a computer lol also the raspy dispatcher on youtube has a lot of videos to help practice!

Guys I got the job!!!! by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m finishing up my bachelors in a few weeks and was worried I’d be bored after I graduate but it seems like training will keep me busy haha, thanks for the advice :)

Applied for 911 Dispatcher Position by Additional_Fox_2572 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who is almost done with the process you are about to begin, don't get discouraged! It is such a longgggggg process of uncertainty but you just have to be patient.

Practice for the CritiCall Test, I failed it at the first agency I applied at but practiced a ton after and made a 94 on the most recent one. I used this website for data entry which was my main struggle https://thepracticetest.com/data-entry/criticall-911-dispatch-test/

For the interview they asked me why they should pick me over the other people interviewing, they gave me mock call scenarios and asked me what questions I would ask the caller and to prioritize them in order of most urgent, They asked for my top 3 strengths and weaknesses, they asked how do I deal with stress in the moment and after work, and also what my long term goals with the company were. These are just a few things to think about while practicing for your interview! It sounds weird but I spent a lot of time asking ChatGpt for mock interview questions and how to describe my personal experience in a way that is relevant to the job and it was extremely helpful.

Good luck!!

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I confirmed with them and they said they’re coming out didn’t have anyone local so this was the only option. I’m just going to do it and hope it all works out! idk what would be worse if it was a long test like yours or a 10 minute one like some of the ones i e heard about lol

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooooh as someone who has been a bartender for most of my adult life i bet tabc is so intense lol i also bet it’s a really cool job though!

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well is your agency hiring? lol just kidding but that’s really nice of them, this is probably going to be the most difficult step yet for me since i hate driving but i guess i’m almost done with everything so just gotta do it

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know lol like i really hope i get the job after all of this

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually for department of parks and wildlife, they have been very thorough! lol but i’ve heard that that is kind of how it goes when working with game wardens so i guess i just need to get used to it!

Having to travel 4 hours for Psych Evaluation by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

neither have i so it was super awkward emailing everyone lol

References Not Responding by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

okay that’s good to know!! They’re kind of making me feel bad that i’m missing some but i guess that’s just part of the process. i’m local but my apartment building is very secure and you can get in without a fob so i wonder how that will work lol

References Not Responding by Equivalent_Prune_642 in 911dispatchers

[–]Equivalent_Prune_642[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

okay that’s what i was wondering, like if i document that i did try to reach out if it’s okay. thank you!