Dispatcher

Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a Dispatcher to manage emergency and non-emergency calls and coordinate with deputies.

The role requires handling 911 calls, operating CAD and GPS tracking, and ensuring confidentiality while maintaining professional conduct across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office.
• Always maintain professional conduct.
• Answer multiple phone lines professionally from a variety of sources including 911.
• Transferring calls to the necessary department or individual.
• Handle all radio traffic and logging information in computer-aided dispatch (CAD), monitor GPS vehicle tracking system, and deputies working off-duty details.
• Input and receive information from NCIC
• Report all unusual occurrences, accidents, or safety hazards to supervisors
• Strictly adhere to policies safeguarding confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dispatcher

Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office.
• Always maintain professional conduct.
• Answer multiple phone lines professionally from a variety of sources including 911.
• Transferring calls to the necessary department or individual
• Handle all radio traffic and logging information in computer-aided dispatch (CAD), monitor GPS vehicle tracking system, and deputies working off-duty details.
• Input and receive information from NCIC
• Report all unusual occurrences, accidents, or safety hazards to supervisors
• Strictly adhere to policies safeguarding confidentiality

Salary & Benefits

• The minimum annual salary for the position is $35,133.00
• Postsecondary education and Law enforcement or Dispatch experience will be taken under consideration in respect to the hourly rate of pay.
• Eligible for paid overtime
• Employer paid Health, Vision, Dental and Life insurance for full-time employees
• Private pension plan available for full-time employees
• Deferred Compensation plan available for full-time employees
• Vacation and Sick time after 1 year of continuous employment
• Eligible for additional leave when scheduled on an office holiday

Important information

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
• Specific information about this job will be available to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• This is a 24-hour facility. Applicants will be required to work shift work.
• The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
• No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.