Dispatcher (Sherriff's Office)
Full-Time
Dispatcher (Sherriff's Office)
at
Taney County
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: October 2, 2025
Apply By: December 31, 2025
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $18.70
Education Level: N/A
Description
Under the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the Dispatcher shall answer administrative and 9-1-1 lines; dispatch calls for service to multiple agencies; enter multiple articles into state and federal computer systems; refer calls to other departments, as necessary
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative lines professionally and in a timely manner
- Process, document, and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls
- Multi-task in a high call volume, high-stress environment
- Understand computer-aided dispatch (CAD), state and federal systems (MULES and NCIC), and various mapping, radio, and phone systems
- Deal with difficult and uncooperative callers
- Dispatch calls for service to multiple law enforcement and fire service agencies
- Enter and validate warrants, stolen articles, and ex partes
- Answer, respond, and document radio traffic accordingly
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED; experience as a Dispatcher preferred
- High level of organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age
SALARY: $18.70 per hour + Benefits
STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Applications can be obtained at www.taneycounty.org. For information, please call (417) 546-7285.
Taney County
132 David St
Forsyth, MO 65653
US
Forsyth, MO 65653
US
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