(Portland, OR)  --  Portland's 911 center is hiring.  The Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications is hiring 911 dispatchers.  No previous experience with emergency communications is required.  They offer a paid training program with classroom learning, simulation exercises, support from an experienced coach and daily performance feedback.  Applicants need to be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and the ability to type 40 words a minute with 90-percent accuracy.  They're taking applications through August 14th.