Cooper County Joint Communications

10/05/2026

🎧 CCJC is still looking for the right fit. Good listener. Quick thinker. Team player. Snack preferences negotiable.

We haven’t met our next 911 Telecommunicator yet.

We like to laugh, work as a team, and have each other’s backs. There’s room for personality here, and an understanding that when the phone rings, the person on the other end needs our best.

One minute, you’re sharing a laugh with a coworker. The next, you’re the calm voice helping someone through a moment they’ll never forget. You’ll answer 911 calls, get police, fire, and EMS where they’re needed, and keep important information moving.

A good team makes a difference, and we’re looking for someone ready to be part of ours.

“I’ve never worked in dispatch.”

That’s okay. Nobody starts out knowing every road in the county or what every radio code means. Bring dependability, clear communication, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide paid training with experienced dispatchers.

We do ask that you learn your coworkers’ names before their preferred snacks. Priorities.

Here’s what comes with the headset:

🌙 Night shift: 6 PM–6 AM, with the potential to move to days.
📅 Rotating schedule with every other weekend off and three-day weekends
💵 Starting pay: $18.59/hour, plus a $0.75/hour night shift differential
📈 Raises as you complete training milestones
🎧 Paid training
🏥 County health insurance
🏦 Retirement Plan
🎉 Holiday pay- whether you work the Holiday or not!
🤝 Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Group
🍪 Snacks

You’ll need to type at least 35 words per minute, pass a background check and drug screening, and be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Emergencies don’t follow the County office calendar, so neither do we.

If you want meaningful work, teammates you can count on, and a career that gives you plenty to learn, we’d like to meet you.

You’ve read this far. We should probably introduce ourselves. We are Cooper County Joint Communications, and we are the starting point for every emergency response in Cooper County.

📍 Apply in person:
Cooper County Joint Communications
200 Main Ste 911
Boonville, MO 65233
Located in the basement of the Cooper County Detention Center.
Ask for the on shift Supervisor.

Your voice. Their lifeline.

10/01/2026

September Call Volume

09/30/2026

CCJC had our first school visit of the year this morning!
We still have slots available to come visit your classroom!
Book at the link on the original post.

📚 Another school year has started, which means we get to return to one of our favorite parts of public education-teaching Cooper County students about the 911 system!

📞 CCJC Wants to Come to Your School, Cooper County!

Did you know Cooper County Joint Communications (CCJC) can-and wants to-visit your school?

We love teaching students what really happens when someone calls 911, from the moment the phone rings to everything happening behind the scenes. Every visit is engaging, age-appropriate, and tailored to the needs of your students.

For younger students, we teach:

• When to call 911
• How to call 911
• What information the dispatcher needs
• Why students should know their address, phone number, and other important information
• Why it is important to remain calm and answer the dispatcher’s questions

For older students, we can explore:

• What happens behind the scenes during a 911 call
• The technology and teamwork used in emergency communications
• Careers in 911 and public-safety communications
• The skills needed to become a telecommunicator
• A hands-on 911 simulator where students can practice taking a fictional emergency call

Whether you are planning a classroom presentation, career-exploration activity, school event, youth program, or school assembly, we would love to join you!

We are simplifying the scheduling process this year. Schedule your CCJC school visit here:

[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled

Not a teacher, but know someone who may be interested in having us visit their classroom or school? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word!

Last year’s school visits were a great experience. This year, we are even more prepared and excited to educate Cooper County students about 911 and emergency communications.

Let’s connect, educate, and help our students feel prepared, informed, and confident when calling 911!

09/21/2026

✅ UPDATE: NORMAL 911 ROUTING RESTORED

The routing issue affecting wireless 911 calls has been resolved. Calls are now routing normally to Cooper County Joint Communications.

This was an issue with an outside service provider, beyond Cooper County’s control. 911 calls continued to be answered throughout the disruption, though some were routed to other agencies and required transfer to our center.

Thank you for your patience, and thank you to the agencies that assisted with calls during this disruption.

As always, call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency assistance, call 660-882-2614.

09/18/2026

Cooper County Joint Communications is so proud to announce the recognition of two teams whose quick, coordinated actions during two separate cardiac arrest emergencies helped save two lives.

During the first call, TCS Bohannon quickly recognized the cardiac arrest and, without hesitation, began guiding the caller through CPR. She continued providing instructions until first responders arrived. TCS Maclean rapidly dispatched multiple responding departments, while TCS Trainee Damron supported the response by coordinating critical radio traffic.

TCS Bohannon, TCS Maclean, and TCS Trainee Damron received a Clinical Save Award for their teamwork. TCS Bohannon and TCS Maclean also received Chain of Survival Commendations for their critical roles in saving the patient’s life.

During the second call, TCS Grindstaff quickly recognized the cardiac arrest and began the process of providing CPR instructions while TCS Maclean immediately coordinated the dispatch of responding units. Their calm and efficient work helped ensure lifesaving care reached the patient as quickly as possible. TCS Grindstaff and TCS Maclean received a Clinical Save Award for their work.

These outcomes demonstrate why proper Emergency Medical Dispatch training, immediate recognition, clear CPR instructions, efficient dispatching, and coordinated teamwork are so important. Every second matters during a cardiac arrest, and these telecommunicators remained calm, focused, and ready when their communities needed them most.

Although their work is often performed behind the scenes, emergency telecommunicators are a vital part of the lifesaving response. Their ability to remain calm, make quick decisions, and provide clear direction can make all the difference when every second matters.

Please join us in congratulating TCS Bohannon, TCS Maclean, TCS Trainee Damron, and TCS Grindstaff on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to the people they serve.

We also recognize the callers who followed lifesaving instructions and the first responders and medical professionals who continued the chain of care.

Two teams. Two calls. Two lives saved. 🖤💛

09/11/2026

⚠️ POWER OUTAGE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️

Cooper County Joint Communications is currently receiving a high volume of calls regarding power outages throughout the area.

If your electricity is out, please contact your electric provider directly to report the outage or receive information regarding restoration times. 911 does not have access to utility restoration estimates or additional outage information.

If the outage has resulted in a medical concern or another situation that poses an immediate threat to life, safety, or property, please call 911.

Otherwise, contacting your electric provider directly will help keep our phone lines available for those needing public safety assistance.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while crews work to restore power throughout the area.

09/04/2026

Our schedule is filling up- Book your time slot today to ensure we get to come talk to your students!

📚 Another school year has started, which means we get to return to one of our favorite parts of public education-teaching Cooper County students about the 911 system!

📞 CCJC Wants to Come to Your School, Cooper County!

Did you know Cooper County Joint Communications (CCJC) can-and wants to-visit your school?

We love teaching students what really happens when someone calls 911, from the moment the phone rings to everything happening behind the scenes. Every visit is engaging, age-appropriate, and tailored to the needs of your students.

For younger students, we teach:

• When to call 911
• How to call 911
• What information the dispatcher needs
• Why students should know their address, phone number, and other important information
• Why it is important to remain calm and answer the dispatcher’s questions

For older students, we can explore:

• What happens behind the scenes during a 911 call
• The technology and teamwork used in emergency communications
• Careers in 911 and public-safety communications
• The skills needed to become a telecommunicator
• A hands-on 911 simulator where students can practice taking a fictional emergency call

Whether you are planning a classroom presentation, career-exploration activity, school event, youth program, or school assembly, we would love to join you!

We are simplifying the scheduling process this year. Schedule your CCJC school visit here:

[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled

Not a teacher, but know someone who may be interested in having us visit their classroom or school? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word!

Last year’s school visits were a great experience. This year, we are even more prepared and excited to educate Cooper County students about 911 and emergency communications.

Let’s connect, educate, and help our students feel prepared, informed, and confident when calling 911!

09/01/2026

08/26/2026

📚 Another school year has started, which means we get to return to one of our favorite parts of public education-teaching Cooper County students about the 911 system!

📞 CCJC Wants to Come to Your School, Cooper County!

Did you know Cooper County Joint Communications (CCJC) can-and wants to-visit your school?

We love teaching students what really happens when someone calls 911, from the moment the phone rings to everything happening behind the scenes. Every visit is engaging, age-appropriate, and tailored to the needs of your students.

For younger students, we teach:

• When to call 911
• How to call 911
• What information the dispatcher needs
• Why students should know their address, phone number, and other important information
• Why it is important to remain calm and answer the dispatcher’s questions

For older students, we can explore:

• What happens behind the scenes during a 911 call
• The technology and teamwork used in emergency communications
• Careers in 911 and public-safety communications
• The skills needed to become a telecommunicator
• A hands-on 911 simulator where students can practice taking a fictional emergency call

Whether you are planning a classroom presentation, career-exploration activity, school event, youth program, or school assembly, we would love to join you!

We are simplifying the scheduling process this year. Schedule your CCJC school visit here:

[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/s/0Co1IRF2EE6Ya8DBcYGKJw2?ismsaljsauthenabled

Not a teacher, but know someone who may be interested in having us visit their classroom or school? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word!

Last year’s school visits were a great experience. This year, we are even more prepared and excited to educate Cooper County students about 911 and emergency communications.

Let’s connect, educate, and help our students feel prepared, informed, and confident when calling 911!