911 Dispatcher Mock Interview

Master 30 911 Dispatcher interview questions covering emergency protocols, stress management, and call prioritization.

Question 22 of 30

Tell me something fun about yourself.

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"At University near Akron Ohio, I recently won a stock market challenge against 500 students! The really unique thing about the challenge was the reward; I won a trip on the Goodyear Blimp."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"In addition to my career in 911 dispatch, I am a certified yoga instructor. I spent six weeks in Asia and another 6 weeks in Latin America, becoming certified, and it was a fantastic experience that helped me to grow as a person."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

The interviewer would like to get to know you apart from what is written on your resume. You are certainly not obligated to discuss personal matters such as your kids, or relationship status, for instance. Stick with a couple of fun facts to show the interviewer that you are a real person, too. Your answer should be unique so that you are a memorable candidate!

Focus on special non-work related skills or hobbies. For example, you might share that you enjoy beat-boxing or making origami swans. Be prepared for the interviewer to stop you and ask you to perform your skill on the spot when it's possible! (This will make you unforgettable!)

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last 8 years to compete in a variety of races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit."

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30911 Dispatcher Interview Questions & Answers

1.What has been your greatest accomplishment as a 911 dispatcher, so far?

2.While on shift, how often do you create alternative scenarios to help you adjust to changing situations?

3.Would you work holidays and weekends?

4.When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

5.Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with.

6.Proper filing of reports is critical. Talk about your documentation skills and how you keep your records organized.

7.Describe your communication style. Why will your approach to communication be helpful as a 911 Dispatcher?

8.How would you describe your written communication skills?

9.A 911 Dispatcher must react appropriately under pressure. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.

10.Why are you the best 911 dispatcher for us?

11.What do you believe to be the most essential quality of a 911 Dispatcher?

12.A 911 Dispatcher must pay exceptional attention to the small details. How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?

13.After each call, how do you evaluate your performance?

14.Have you spoken with other 911 Dispatchers regarding what this career is like?

15.When have you shown great integrity at work?

16.A 911 Dispatcher must know the region in which they operate. How strong is your geographic knowledge?

17.Describe a job where you've had to provide service to a wide variety of people from diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

18.How familiar are you with criminal law in our region?

19.How would you handle a call from a panicked person who was speaking unintelligibly?

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

21.What advice would you give to a fellow dispatcher who was stressed out?

22.Tell me something fun about yourself.

23.Are you willing to learn the rules of the FCC in regards to frequency use?

24.Talk about your clerical skills, and how they will help you succeed as a 911 Dispatcher.

25.Do you have current certification in CPR and First Aid? Are you comfortable giving CPR instructions on a call?

26.Our 911 Dispatchers are very busy. What kind of work volume are you capable of handling?

27.If there were a domestic dispute phone call and a potential suicide call at the same time, but only one available officer, where would you send the officer?

911 Dispatcher Mock Interview

Tell me something fun about yourself.

30911 Dispatcher Interview Questions & Answers

1.What has been your greatest accomplishment as a 911 dispatcher, so far?

2.While on shift, how often do you create alternative scenarios to help you adjust to changing situations?

3.Would you work holidays and weekends?

4.When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

5.Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with.

6.Proper filing of reports is critical. Talk about your documentation skills and how you keep your records organized.

7.Describe your communication style. Why will your approach to communication be helpful as a 911 Dispatcher?

8.How would you describe your written communication skills?

9.A 911 Dispatcher must react appropriately under pressure. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.

10.Why are you the best 911 dispatcher for us?

11.What do you believe to be the most essential quality of a 911 Dispatcher?

12.A 911 Dispatcher must pay exceptional attention to the small details. How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?

13.After each call, how do you evaluate your performance?

14.Have you spoken with other 911 Dispatchers regarding what this career is like?

15.When have you shown great integrity at work?

16.A 911 Dispatcher must know the region in which they operate. How strong is your geographic knowledge?

17.Describe a job where you've had to provide service to a wide variety of people from diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

18.How familiar are you with criminal law in our region?

19.How would you handle a call from a panicked person who was speaking unintelligibly?

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

21.What advice would you give to a fellow dispatcher who was stressed out?

22.Tell me something fun about yourself.

23.Are you willing to learn the rules of the FCC in regards to frequency use?

24.Talk about your clerical skills, and how they will help you succeed as a 911 Dispatcher.

25.Do you have current certification in CPR and First Aid? Are you comfortable giving CPR instructions on a call?

26.Our 911 Dispatchers are very busy. What kind of work volume are you capable of handling?

27.If there were a domestic dispute phone call and a potential suicide call at the same time, but only one available officer, where would you send the officer?

28.As a 911 Dispatcher, you will be on the phone for the majority of your shift. How do you feel about this?

29.Talk about one weakness, as it relates to your work as a 911 Dispatcher. How will you work to improve this weakness?

30.Do you consider yourself a persuasive person?