What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Dispatcher position at Logan County Sheriff's Office?
The Logan County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a part-time 911 Dispatcher. Applicants must be willing to work any shift, be a team player, and be honest and dependable. Logan County 911 Dispatchers answer incoming 911 and office calls, emergent and non-emergent, determines the caller’s needs, and routes the calls to Logan County deputy sheriffs, Logan County Emergency Medical Services, and the volunteer departments within our county. They also forward calls to other jurisdictions such as our local police departments, Arkansas State Police, and Arkansas Game and Fish. 911 Dispatchers enter and modify information into local, state, and national computer databases and monitor and respond to a variety of technical systems and alarms. They must have the ability to interpret maps, radio codes, and data received from a number of sources, sometimes all at once while maintaining proper etiquette and professionalism. 911 Dispatchers also must accurately and quickly utilize Computer-Aided Dispatch system facilities for complaint taking and coordination of public safety incidents.
911 Dispatchers serve a vital role in the public safety in Logan County and work from a state-of-the-art Dispatch Center located within the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center in Paris. They are part of a team of nearly 50 employees at the Sheriff’s Office including deputies, detention officers, and clerks.
In order to be a 911 Dispatcher, you must be 18-years of age or older, have a valid driver's license, have no criminal history, and have a high school diploma or GED. Pay is $29,561.00 per year plus benefits including state retirement and paid insurance for the employee. Family health plans and visual and dental insurance are available for added cost. 911 Dispatchers work 8-hour shifts for a 40-hour work-week.
If interested, you can print off an application at our website, loganso.com, by clicking on "Divisions & Services" then "Employment" or picking up an application at the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center in Paris at 201 South Lowder Street or the Sheriff's Office in Booneville at 561 East Fifth Street. Please fill out the application completely and drop it off or send it to one of our offices.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,561