911 Communications Officer

Morgan County Board of Commissioners; Indiana; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disabilit

Group Life Insurance with AD&D

Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution退休

PTO & 11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Morgan County Board of Commissioners seeks a full-time 911 Communications Officer to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch police, fire, and EMS units, and work twelve-hour shifts.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a drug screen and background check, and be prepared for varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dispatch, emergency services, or customer service.
• Strong communication and phone etiquette skills.
• P.O.S.T. Basic Communication Officer Certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch appropriate units (law enforcement, fire, EMS).
• Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to keep the public informed and safe.
• Coordinate with multiple agencies to ensure timely response to incidents.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Communications Officer

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a full-time 911 Communications Officer (12-hour shifts). Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a drug screen and background check. This position is a vital link between the public and emergency services. Communication Officers work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, answering emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatching appropriate law enforcement, fire, and EMS units. This role is critical to keeping our community safe and informed.

Candidates must be willing to work varied shift hours, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in dispatch, emergency services, or customer service
• Strong communication and phone etiquette skills
• P.O.S.T. Basic Communication Officer Certification (preferred but not required)

Compensation

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.32 ($44,341.16 annually)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• ACCG Defined Benefit Retirement Plan & Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays

Morgan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.