Law Enforcement Dispatcher

The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff seeks to hire a Law Enforcement Dispatcher

***After submitting your resume via indeed, please download and fill out our office's application which you will find on our www.fayettesheriff.com website under the Careers tab. Submit your completed application along with supporting documentation via mail to the Melony Cox, Director of Human Resources, Office of the Fayette County Sheriff, 150 N. Limestone, Suite 265, Lexington, KY 40507.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher must be committed to serving our community with honor, courage, and integrity, while enhancing the quality of life in our community.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher position is subject to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and call back duty.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is responsible for operating a centralized telephone switchboard, referring incoming calls, and operating radio/telephone recording equipment.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is responsible for answering telephones and radio calls and accurately relaying information from citizens to deputies and other law enforcement agencies.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is responsible for entering information into the NCIC/LINK System and the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is responsible for maintaining a computerized shift log, maintaining extensive case jacket filing systems, and monitoring court room panic alarm systems.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is expected to understand how to prioritize and respond to conflicting needs for service/information from the general public and deputies in the field.
• The Law Enforcement Dispatcher must be able to maintain control and composure in situations ranging from antagonistic telephone callers to life threatening emergencies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to multi-task in a stressful working environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be a High School Graduate or have a GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and shall not have been convicted of a felony offense or any violent offense (misdemeanor or felony).
• Have not been terminated or forced to resign within the twelve months preceding the submission of the application.
• Have been a law abiding citizen and maintained a law-abiding lifestyle.

When submitting your Office of the Fayette County Sheriff's application, you must also supply copies of the following:

• Your birth certificate
• Your social security card
• Your driver’s license
• Your high school diploma or GED
• A current photograph of yourself
• College or other educational diplomas or transcripts

If you have any questions about the application process then please call Melony Cox at 859-252-1771.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends

Pay: $41,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatch: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000 - $43,000