911 Communications Dispatcher (April 2027 Academy)

Ada County; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ada County Sheriff's Office in Meridian, Idaho, seeks a 911 communications dispatcher for the April 2027 academy class. You will take emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch police, fire and EMS to incidents across the county. Veterans' preference applies to county jobs other than key positions; applications close 12/4/2026.

This full-time role offers benefits and requires readiness to join a structured academy as part of public safety operations in Meridian.

Responsibilities

• Takes emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches police, fire and EMS.

Job description

From the posting: 911 communications dispatcher with the Ada County Sheriff's dispatch center in Meridian, Idaho, for the April 2027 academy class. Takes emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches police, fire and EMS. Per the posting, Ada County gives veterans' preference for county jobs other than key positions; applications close Dec 4, 2026.

Location: Meridian, Idaho

Pay (as posted): $25.86 - $26.93 Hourly

Schedule / appointment: Full-Time with Benefits

• Closing date (per the posting): 12/4/2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time
• Job number 03120

Verified open on the agency's official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Nov 4, 2026 (ET).