911 / Communications Fayette County

About the role

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for 911/Communications positions. We seek motivated individuals to join our new communications center opened in 2020.

Responsibilities

• Answering emergency calls and dispatching appropriate resources
• Processing and maintaining records related to 911 calls
• Providing information to callers and responding to inquiries
• Maintaining a professional demeanor and communication skills

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to become a Notary Public
• Pass background check including CVSA (Computerized Voice Stress Analysis)

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate is $25.60 an hour
• After 1 year of probation, top out at $29.72 an hour (with applicable transfer)
• Longevity pay starting at 2.5% after 5 years, increasing by 0.5% annually until 25 years, totaling 12.5%
• Hourly incentive pay for Officer in Charge and Field Training Officer positions
• 15 paid sick days, 2 weeks vacation from year 1 to 8, 3 weeks from year 8 to 14, 4 weeks from year 15 to 24, 5 weeks at year 25
• Opportunity to earn up to 5 additional paid time off days (vacation) during a calendar year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Overtime availability
• Ohio Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) benefits
• Supplemental Retirement Account options available
• Health care benefits including vision and dental options
• Life insurance and various voluntary benefit policies
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Special duty assignment opportunities
• All uniform and supporting equipment provided

Contact Information

Contact Corporal Valerie Taylor at valer.taylor@fayette-co-oh.com or Chief Deputy Any Bivens at david.bivens@fayette-co-oh.com, or call (740) 335-6170.