Dispatcher - Ottawa County Sheriff's Department : Job Details

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is hiring a full time DISPATCHER. This position is part of the bargaining unit and all wages and benefits are administered by the collective bargaining agreement. Under the general supervision of the Ottawa County Sheriff, a dispatcher is responsible for the operations of telephone equipment and two-way radios to dispatch personnel and equipment for law enforcement, fire, rescue, security and transportation as well as various other agencies; assists in processing and overseeing paging and telephone messages; receives and records telephone calls; operates County in-house computer system and 9-1-1 emergency system, and performs other duties. A more detailed job description is available upon request. Qualified applicants should: 1. Have any combination of training and experience that indicates skills in communications etiquette and techniques, public relations, office practices, radio and telephone equipment, County and area-wide geography, law enforcement technology; 2. Have a high school diploma or GED; 3. Six (6) months experience in same or similar field is preferred but not required; 4. Possess a valid drivers' license. Employees may be required to work overtime or irregular hours. This MAY include floating schedule, subject to changes on short notice; may deal with difficult persons both via telephone and in-person. Starting Wage Rate: $28.42 per hour (increases after 6 months and 1 year) To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application via email to [email protected] or may mail or hand-deliver to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 315 Madison St. Port Clinton, OH 43452 ATTN: Sgt. John Knecht. Applications can be downloaded at: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Ottawa County is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug free workplace.