Adams County E-911 Dispatch

04/17/2026

Something terrible has just happened!! You need help and you need it fast. Frantically you fumble for your phone. You try to hold it together but this is just really bad, it might even be the worst day of your life.

You take a deep breath and dial 911.

A calm voice answers…. “911, what’s your emergency”….

You immediately loose it! You’re talking fast. Barely able to breathe. You’re not thinking straight, not even sure you’re getting the words out.

The voice that answered has the training, experience, and unique talent to stop you, calm you, and help you.

Before the lights and sirens ever roll out, your journey to the other side of this awful day, this worst moment, begins, and it begins with something as simple a voice… that voice from a person you can’t see, that voice from a person you’ve never meet and may never meet, that voice that’s sends help your way and fast!

That voice is a 911 dispatcher.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

From every panicked, upset, hurting voice, thank you for answering the call.

04/17/2026

A huge shoutout to:

- Adams County Sheriff's Office,
- AMR,
- Jason's Body Shop,
- Pafford,
- Johnson Wrecker Service,
- Chops Wrecker,
- Adams County Volunteer Firefighters Association
- and Search and Rescue

for taking the time to honor our hardworking team at Adams County E911 Dispatch during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! 🎧☎️

Our dispatchers are the first point of contact in an emergency, and having the community recognize their dedication means the world. Your thoughtfulness has turly energized the team. We are proud to serve this community! 🚔🚑🚒 Thank you for supporting the voices behind the radio!

04/16/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to honor the voices behind the badge.

To our Dispatchers:

You are the calm in chaos.
The steady voice when everything else is uncertain.
The unseen first responder.

Day in and day out, you answer the calls that many could not bear to hear. You gather critical information in seconds, make life-saving decisions under pressure, and ensure that every deputy, officer, firefighter, and medic goes home safely. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

You are the lifeline between our community and those sworn to protect it.

A Poem for Our Dispatchers

In the quiet room where the headsets stay,
You carry the weight of each desperate day.
A voice on the line, calm, steady, and true,
When fear takes hold, they depend on you.

You never see the lives you save,
Yet guide each step, so strong and brave.
Behind the scenes, you stand the test,
A silent hero among the best.

No flashing lights, no sirens cry,
But you are there when seconds fly.
And though your face may never show,
Your impact is deeper than you know.

To our community:
We ask you to take a moment this week to thank a dispatcher. Their work is often unseen, but it is absolutely essential. A simple “thank you” can go a long way for those who give so much of themselves every single day.

From all of us, we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.
Sheriff Travis Patten and the ACSO Family

04/15/2026

Adams County E-911 would like to extend a huge thank you to all the other telecommunicator's from other agencies for the work we do everyday saving lives of our community while going unnotice!! Happy Telecommunicators Week!!!

04/13/2026

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12th - 18th, 2026! At Adams County E911, our dispatchers are the heartbeat of public safety. They coordinate life-saving responses and stay on the line during our community's hardest moments.

​We’ve had many citizens ask how they can show their support this week. Although we cannot accept cash or monetary gifts, your kindness can still make a huge and thoughtful impact!

​Ways to show your support:
- ​Post a Shout-Out: Tag us in a post using to let the team know you appreciate them.
​- Goodies & Snacks: Cookies, coffee, or pre-packaged snacks are always a hit during long shifts!
- Self-Care items such as skincare kits (masks, serums), scented candles, bath products, weighted blankets or silk pillowcases, and mental wellness tools like journals, and mindfulness books help to focus on relaxation, comfort, and wellness, offering a personalized way to help dispatchers unwind!
​- A Simple Thanks: If you see a dispatcher out in the community (or just want to send a digital high-five), a kind word goes a long way.

​To our team: Thank you for your patience, your skill, and your service. You are the invisible heroes of Adams County!

03/23/2026

We are now accepting applications for E-911 dispatchers. You can apply online or come in and get an application. Come join our team for an exciting experience! Make sure you have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, be at least 25 years of age, clean background and be able to pass the drug/alcohol test! You can go to Indeed.com, search for Adams County E911 Dispatcher and fill out an application there or fill out an application at https://www.adamscountyms.net/job-openings/ by clicking on the link for E911 Dispatcher and we will respond with you at the earliest convenience. Happy Job Hunting!

APPLY ONLINE E911 Dispatcher ATTENTION: A job application MUST be filled out and turned in to be eligible for hire by Adams County. For Road Department jobs, the application can be turned in at 140 E Franklin St. For all other county jobs, applications can be turned in at the Board of Supervisors of...

03/06/2026

We are now accepting applications for E-911 dispatchers. You can apply online or come in and get an application. Come join our team for an exciting experience! Make sure you have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, be at least 25 years of age, clean background and be able to pass the drug test! You can go to Indeed.com, search for Adams County E911 Dispatcher and fill out an application there or fill out an application at https://www.adamscountyms.net/job-openings/ by clicking on the link for E911 Dispatcher and we will respond with you at the earliest convenience. Happy Job Hunting!

APPLY ONLINE E911 Dispatcher ATTENTION: A job application MUST be filled out and turned in to be eligible for hire by Adams County. For Road Department jobs, the application can be turned in at 140 E Franklin St. For all other county jobs, applications can be turned in at the Board of Supervisors of...

02/09/2026

With City of Natchez Police Department – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/09/2026

We would like to acknowledge our local Law Enforcement agencies for Law Enforcement appreciation for the outstanding job they do by putting their lives on the line everyday to save the lives of our community! Acso Natchez, City of Natchez Police Department, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and Mississippi Highway Patrol, Thank you!
From our E-911 Dispatch family to yours!

12/31/2025

We are now accepting applications for E-911 dispatchers. You can apply online or come in and get an application. Come join our team for an exciting experience! Make sure you have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, clean background and be able to pass the drug test! You can go to Indeed.com, search for Adams County E911 Dispatcher and fill out an application there or fill out an application at https://www.adamscountyms.net/job-openings/ by clicking on the link for E911 Dispatcher and we will respond with you at the earliest convenience. Happy Job Hunting!

APPLY ONLINE Airport Operations Agent E911 Dispatcher ATTENTION: A job application MUST be filled out and turned in to be eligible for hire by Adams County. For Road Department jobs, the application can be turned in at 140 E Franklin St. For all other county jobs, applications can be turned in at th...