What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time 911 Dispatcher position at Defiance County Sheriff's Office?
FULL-TIME COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Date: January 12th, 2023
The Defiance County Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for possible full-time position within the Sheriff’s Office Communications Division. We are seeking candidates who are reliable and can work under pressure while performing the duties of a Communications Officer.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Communications Officers of the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office receive both emergent and non-emergent calls as well as dispatch for all of Defiance County Law Enforcement and 11 Fire
Departments in Defiance County. Communications Officers work hours vary; and the candidate must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts in a 24 hour/365-day operation.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively perform in a high stress environment, the ability to multi-task and have computer and technical abilities. Candidates must have the ability to pass a background investigation.
Candidates must be able to type 35 words per minute
Candidates must have a background that is free from felony convictions and convictions of violence.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for this opening will submit in writing their interest to the 911
Director of Defiance County including a resume and application which can be found at www.defiancecountysheriff.com under the forms section of our webpage. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Sheriff’s Office at 113 Biede Ave, Defiance, Ohio.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 27th at 4:00 pm
Candidates will then be contacted and asked to complete testing at the Defiance County
Sheriff’s Office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.56 - $22.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Able to type 35 wpm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $17 - $23