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Question 12 of 30 for our 911 Dispatcher Mock Interview

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Question 12 of 30

Can you stand above pressure and make calm, rational decisions, in the wake of an emergency?

As a 911 Dispatcher, many of the calls you take will be non-emergency situations, simply helping people in confusing but not life-threatening situations. When you do receive an emergency call, you must be ready to take action and dispatch the appropriate police teams quickly and without hesitation.

The hiring authority needs to know that you can stand up to the pressure, and make rational decisions for others when they are unable to do so for themselves. If you have an example of a time when you stood up to this type of pressure, be sure to tell the story.

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  • 12. Can you stand above pressure and make calm, rational decisions, in the wake of an emergency?

      How to Answer

      As a 911 Dispatcher, many of the calls you take will be non-emergency situations, simply helping people in confusing but not life-threatening situations. When you do receive an emergency call, you must be ready to take action and dispatch the appropriate police teams quickly and without hesitation.

      The hiring authority needs to know that you can stand up to the pressure, and make rational decisions for others when they are unable to do so for themselves. If you have an example of a time when you stood up to this type of pressure, be sure to tell the story.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 15th, 2019

      Entry Level

      "I can rise above intense pressure in the wake of stress or an emergency, and continue to make rational decisions. I have always been a level headed person, and I recently started to practice stoicism, an ancient philosophy based on facing hardship without altering behavior. While a full-time student, I also worked part-time and spent time volunteering. My workload was intense; however, I never allow myself to feel overwhelmed to the point of impacting others or the outcome of my goals."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 15th, 2019

      Answer Example

      "As a 911 Dispatcher for the past eleven years, I have come across a significant variety of situations and people who handle stress differently. I have never lost my cool on a call and always remain the one in control. The more controlled I am, the more impact I can have on getting people through challenging situations as quickly as possible. I have complete confidence in my ability to make calm, rational decisions at all times."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 15th, 2019

      Experienced

      "Throughout my entire career I have proven myself as a level headed individual, able to remain calm even in the greatest of emergencies. I look forward to bringing this level of professionalism to your department."

      Written by Rachelle Enns