911 Dispatcher

Marion County Sheriff's Office -- Dispatcher 222 West Center Street Marion, Ohio 43302

Position Available -- Dispatcher

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of a 911 dispatcher.

Job Description:

• Receive and handle all incoming emergency 9-1-1 calls, business telephone calls and communication with the deaf (TDD)
• Radio Communications with county and city law enforcement and all fire agencies.
• Document all calls for service in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System
• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification
• Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLE) and Computerized Criminal History Certifications
• Monitor cameras

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to read and write
• Proficient with keyboarding
• Customer Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast-paced environment
• Desire to help the public
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervision.
• Ability to work 8- and 12-hour shifts which include hours other than dayshift, holidays and weekends.

The position is full-time with excellent benefits.  Contact Lydia G. Frey at 740-382-8244, ext. 5200 for additional information.