PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR - 911 DISPATCHER

Salary : $46,737.60 - $59,099.04 AnnuallyLocation : SANFORD, FLJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 01013Department: LAW ENFORCEMENTLocation: COMMUNICATIONSOpening Date: 08/19/2025Closing Date: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM EasternClassified Service: Yes General DescriptionThe Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR - 911 DISPATCHERThis position performs routine technical work in the operation of enhanced 911 emergency communications system and computer aided dispatch system.REQUIRED DOCUMENTEach applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation WaiverFailure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 2, 2025. Typical DutiesNote: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.Receives all incoming telephone calls for emergency law enforcement, fire, and rescue services for unincorporated Seminole County and designated cities and routes call to the proper authority, including processing Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) callsReceives incoming non-emergency calls and routes to the proper authority or provides caller with requested informationReceives complaints over the telephone; secures appropriate information from the caller; refers complaint via computer system to the dispatcher for processingMaintains communications with all law enforcement and other emergency units operating within the boundaries of Seminole County Monitors, receives and broadcasts calls on multiple radio frequencies; dispatches required units according to established procedureRelays information and messages to field personnel as required; Responds to inquiries from field personnel as to vehicle license tags, driver's license information, vehicle registrations, warrants, names, criminal histories, and special services information such as wrecker services, technicians, and K-9 support. Enters, retrieves, and cancels information in the County, State, and National computer systemsPerforms routine clerical functions as assigned; maintains various division logs, records, and reports as assigned; utilize cross-reference materials and documents for transmittal of accurate locationsMay serve in the capacity of Communications Training Officer as assignedPerforms all other duties as assigned or required Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDMust be able to type 30 correct words per minute. A typing test is required as part of the pre-screening processMust obtain a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Certification within one (1) yearMust obtain and maintain FCIC/NCIC and CPR certification within six (6) months of employmentInternal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary periodMust possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & OtherRegular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency. Extensive knowledge of county geography; of telephone answering techniques, radio dispatching policies and procedures; of governmental agencies and community service agencies at a sufficient level to direct callers to the appropriate authority.Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise, controlled, and pleasant manner in a wide variety of circumstances with good diction in a well-modulated voice.Ability to type at sufficient speed to accurately complete information for computer aided dispatch system; to simultaneously communicate, interprets communications, and enters data into a computer terminal with speed and accuracy; to understand oral and written instructions; to react quickly and calmly in a variety of life threatening and emergency situations; to sit for long periods of time; to wear department issued headset equipment; to work any shift; to handle irate and hysterical callers in a calm, courteous, and professional manner; to work under stress and to exercise discretion and independent judgment in a variety of situations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and an economically and ethnically diverse general public.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work environment for this position is in a high volume call center. The incumbent generally performs work in a sedentary position and the wearing of a headset is required. Incumbents may be exposed to information that may be violent in nature. The incumbent may be required to work any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position.PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent sedentary work; constant use of a computerVisual-Constant overall vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheralDexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching; Foot and hand coordinationHearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radioEmotional/Psychological-Potential telephone contact with hostile individuals; exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentrationSpecial Requirements-Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime; May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or naturalClassified PositionPlease direct any questions to:Brenda AngelSeminole County Sheriff's OfficeHuman Resources Division100 Eslinger WaySanford FL 32773bangel@(407) 665-6711External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Paid Time Off and HolidaysFull-time employees accrue 200 hours of PTO per year, which increases over time based on length of service with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), and is utilized for both sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays plus a paid personal day off annually.Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurance PlansSCSO pays 100% for full-time employee-only Medical and Dental coverage through United Healthcare. Full-time employees can also cover themselves and eligible dependents under one of three levels of comprehensive Medical and Dental insurance, for an additional charge. There are also Vision and supplementary MetLife Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization coverages, at additional cost to the employee.UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)SCSO pays for full-time employees' Basic Life insurance at no cost to employees, which includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, with coverage equal to one times the employee's annual salary. The SCSO also offers Voluntary Life insurance for employees, spouses, and/or children at a minimal cost to the employee. Sworn and certified personnel are provided with additional Line-of-duty Death benefits at no cost.Temporary Disability (TDB) and Long-term Disability InsuranceSCSO pays for Long-term Disability coverage for all full-time employees. In lieu of Short-term Disability insurance, employees are enrolled in a TDB leave benefit designed to assist employees who are unable to work due to certain defined circumstances such as Maternity/Paternity Leave, Catastrophic Medical Conditions, or a serious Minor Child Illness. The TDB benefit provides employees 65% of their normal pay for a limited time in order to protect their standard of living in a time of need. Employees may choose to utilize their accrued PTO to make up the other 35% of their normal pay while on TDB Leave.Flexible Spending Account (FSA)SCSO offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for various, qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. FSA accounts can pay for medical expenses the employee or the employee's dependents incur even if they are not enrolled in SCSO's medical insurance cational AssistanceSCSO's Educational Assistance Program is designed to financially assist full-time employees in good standing who have completed their initial new hire probationary period and are pursuing a college-level degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelors, Graduate Certificate, Masters, Professional Graduate and Doctoral). The program provides up to a $3,000 annual allowance on a reimbursement basis for college-level courses when grade requirements are met.Nationwide Deferred Compensation PlansEmployees can choose to participate in a Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan which allows employees to put aside pre-tax money from each paycheck toward retirement. Contributions are tax-deferred, meaning employees do not pay income taxes on the contributions or earnings until they retire and/or begin to take payments from the account. An after-tax Nationwide Roth contribution plan is also availableRetirement PlansSCSO participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers two plans for all full-time and part-time employees: The Pension Plan and the Investment Plan. Under each plan, employees contribute a small percentage of their gross salary toward the plan and the SCSO contributes a percentage, as well. These percentages are subject to change annually based on the FRS guidelines and are not determined by the SCSO. For more details, please visit The Pension Plan is a traditional retirement pension plan. Employees are vested after reaching a certain number of years of service at any age (currently eight years of service) or after reaching a pre-designated age with a minimum number of years of service. The benefit an employee receives at retirement is calculated using a formula based on the employee's age, FRS membership class, years of FRS service, and an average of the highest years of salary. The State Board of Administration invests all Pension Plan assets. At retirement, distributions are made in monthly installments and are guaranteed for the employee's lifetime.The Investment Plan is a 401(k)-type retirement investment plan with the employee fully-vested after one year of service. The employee utilizes the FRS Plan's list of funds to determine their investments of contributions. The benefits an employee receives are based on the account balance at retirement, which depends on the amount of funds the employee and employer have contributed, the investment earnings of the funds selected, and any fees or expenses charged by those funds. The distribution can be paid in a lump sum, a roll-over to another qualified plan, a customized payment schedule, lifetime guaranteed payments, or any combination of these.Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Live and Work WellSCSO has a Live and Work Well program available to its employees, which includes seven (7) no-cost visits per life event with our agency. This benefit covers both full-time and part-time agency employees along with their immediate family members (identified as their beneficiaries or dependents). This benefit provides access to a wide range of assistance including but not limited to:Parenting and family issuesFinancial and legal servicesDepression, anxiety and stressCaring for aging parentsCoping with grief and lossWellness CenterEmployees are provided with access to the Seminole County wellness center that has treadmills, free weights and stationary bicycles. There is no charge to access the Center.Veterans' AssistanceEligible veterans who are in training as deputy sheriffs, detention deputies, or communications specialists are eligible to receive compensation of up to $1,000 per month through the GI Bill.Civil ServiceNon-Probationary Classified Service employees are entitled to certain rights under the Civil Service Act. For more information please see the Please note that not all positions within the Seminole County Sheriff Office are considered Classified Service Positions. Note: Information on employee benefits are current as of July 2022.Applicants are encouraged to confirm benefit details prior to accepting employment.01 Have you used or purchased any type of illegal or controlled substance, excluding marijuana, (i.e. cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, prescription medications not prescribed to you, steroids) within the last seven (7) years prior to today? NOTE: This question pertains to outside the realm of law enforcement. Do not answer "Yes" to this question if you dealt with controlled substances in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. Yes No 02 Have you sold any type of controlled substance (i.e. marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, prescription medications) to others within the last seven (7) years prior to today? NOTE: this question pertains to outside the realm of law enforcement. Do not answer "Yes" to this question if you dealt with controlled substances in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. Yes No 03 Have you ever been convicted of a felony crime (including but not limited to where adjudication was withheld) or participated in a pretrial diversion program for any felony offense? Yes No 04 Have you been convicted for a DUI within the last five (5) years prior to today? Yes No 05 Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor (including but not limited to where adjudication was withheld) or participated in a pretrial diversion program for any offense involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence within the last five (5) years prior to today? Yes No Required Question