The Marion County Sheriff s Office is currently accepting applications for Communications Officer (Dispatcher). The Marion County Central Dispatch Center is a very active center, handling over 150,000 incoming calls annually. The law enforcement, fire, and EMS dispatcher is the primary point of contact by phone for citizens regarding emergency and non-emergency needs. The dispatch center provides around-the-clock service and offers a very competitive wage and benefit package. Salary Information: Starting salary is $18.54/hr. ($37,822/yr.). Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Ohio Driver License and a High School Diploma/GED. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively under extremely stressful conditions, listen attentively to radio transmissions for long periods of time, and attend to information requests from numerous parties. Ability to transmit information verbally in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties and responsibilities. Ability to respond to emergency calls in an appropriate, effective, efficient, and calm manner. Other Requirements: Regular and punctual attendance is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification. Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel. Be willing and flexible to work different shifts (including weekends and holidays) for 24-hour operations. Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and office safety policies/procedures. Background must be free of prior felony convictions and/or other disqualifiers or behaviors to be determined by the Sheriff, or his appointed designee.
Applications are available for download at http://www.co.marion.oh.us/sheriff/index.php/employmentor can be picked-up/submitted Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, at the Marion County Sheriff's Office, 889 Marion-Williamsport Rd., Marion, OH.