Communications Operator l/ll

Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Communications Operator I/II to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, prioritize responses, and dispatch appropriate agencies. The role supports a 24/7 operation with shift rotations and strict adherence to dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience; dispatch experience with a law enforcement agency is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of work experience in related role or equivalent.
• Experience with emergency dispatch or law enforcement communication is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and prioritize responses.
• Dispatch with law enforcement, fire, and EMS using multi-line phones and radio systems.
• Document all requests for service in the CAD system.
• Update records in local, state, and nationwide databases as required.

Connaissances

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

9-1-1 dispatch

CAD systems

Radio communications

Records management

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year work experience

Outils

CAD software

Radio systems

Description du poste

Job Description For Communications Operator L/ll

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Position Information

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Job Title:

Communications Operator l/ll

Full-time/Part-time

Full Time

Wage And Salary

$24.91 - $32.38 per hour

Application Review Will Begin

September 3, 2026

Application Deadline

September 30, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office promotes a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual, and to make choices that are consistent with the pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decision.

What You Will Do

As a Communications Operator you will receive emergency and non-emergency calls, prioritize situation, advise callers, and dispatch assistance. We are looking to fill two vacant full-time positions. Experience dispatching with a Law Enforcement agency is preferred but not required.

A Communications Operator test is required and will be administered at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

We operate on a 24/7 365-day schedule.

Communication Operators Work

5 days on, 2 days off

5 days on, 3 days off

We Run 3 Shifts Every Day

1st shift: 7am 3pm
2nd shift: 3pm-11pm
3rd shift: 11pm-7am

Some weekend/holiday shifts are required.

Some Essential Responsibilities

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Receives, assesses, and acts on 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls.
• Dispatches and communicates with law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and other necessary agencies using multi-line telephone and multi-channel radio systems.
• Documents all requests for service in a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system.
• Interprets incoming messages from state and nationwide linked computer system and acts.
• Updates records in local, state and nationwide databases as required.
• Accesses local and state database systems, in-house records and works with other agencies to verify and/or provide information as requested by law enforcement.
• Responds to court notifications and processes requests.
• Manages digital audio recording system and maintains reference library of recordings.
• Tests radio, paging and outdoor warning sirens.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One-year work experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements

• One to two years of experience dispatching with a Law Enforcement agency, relevant training / or associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.