BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 911 Dispatcher position.
Sheriff Greg Day announced the hiring process and stated, “Our dispatchers provide an invaluable service to our community. They are most often the first line of emergency personnel that a person talks with in times of crisis. A dispatcher calms fears sends the appropriate help, and provides pertinent information to first responders.”
The role of a Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher entails answering 911 calls, helping walk-in visitors to the department, communicating via the radio, as well as working with county fire departments and multiple police agencies (Sheriff’s Office, Oolitic, and Mitchell). The Sheriff’s Office is looking for calm individuals with a heart for service who can remain calm under pressure and have excellent communication skills. Sheriff Day further stated, “This is a rare opening in dispatch, so if you are interested, this would be an excellent opportunity to Answer the Call and submit your application.”
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and have obtained at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The hiring process includes an application, proficiency exam, interview, background check, and drug testing.
Starting pay is $20.31 per hour, plus 15-17 paid holidays (depending on the year), placing beginning pay at approximately $45,000. There is PTO time off, paid and compensatory overtime, PERF retirement, furnished equipment and uniform, insurance benefits (health, medical, dental, and death), and other benefits.
Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or accessed online at the Lawrence County website (lawrencecounty.in.gov/Sheriff). Completed applications can be dropped off in person or emailed to applications@lawrencecounty.in.gov.
