North Raleigh Today

The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is inviting applications for its 911 Training Academy. The application period is open from January 10 to February 5, 2025. The academy will commence on April 10 and will run for 12 to 14 weeks. No prior experience is required, and the starting salary is $45,323.

Prospective applicants must submit their applications by February 5, 2025, before midnight. Those who qualify will undergo the CritiCall assessment to evaluate skills such as data entry, typing speed and accuracy, spelling, and reading comprehension. Successful candidates will then proceed to a virtual panel interview.

Further steps for recommended candidates include a criminal background check, psychological evaluation, and additional pre-employment requirements.

The academy offers hands-on training for roles as a call taker or telecommunicator. Responsibilities in these roles include answering emergency (911), non-emergency, and administrative calls; gathering critical information from callers; and entering data into the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

The center highlights the opportunity to serve over 1.19 million residents in Raleigh and Wake County. It promises career growth in a high-demand field and training alongside professionals dedicated to public safety.

Virtual information sessions are scheduled through Microsoft Teams on February 1 at 10-11 a.m., February 3 at 7-8 p.m., and February 5 at 11 a.m.-12 noon. Participants can join using provided meeting IDs and passcodes or dial in by phone.