(Portland, OR) -- If you're looking for a new career path in the new year, Portland's Bureau of Emergency Communications is hiring full-time 911 dispatchers. Applications are being accepted through January 29th. You must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or GED and typing skills and be able to pass a background check and psychological assessment. No previous experience with 911 is required. A full-time paid training program is provided. You'll find more information at portland-dot-gov-slash- 911.