Communications Officer

Bellefontaine, OH
Logan County Sheriff's Office

Essential Functions:

  • Receive and disseminate emergent and non emergent information and requests for service to the proper personnel and agencies, including but not limited to: Police, Fire and EMS communications.
  • Proper operation of telecommunications equipment within the Communications Center, including radio, telephone, 911 equipment, recording devices and computer terminals.
  • Support service functions to include but not limited to: recoding Dictaphone tapes, entering stolen items in in-house and LEADS Computer Systems and general duties associated with the communications function of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.

Requirements:

  • Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Applicants must be able to work ANY shift as they will be trained on all 3 and then will be at the bottom of the pecking order for shift bidding.
  • Applicants must be able to work Holidays, weekends, 80 hrs/pay period with regular and on time attendance (Overtime is possible).
  • Must have good general and crisis communications skills including being a good listener, having clear audible speech and having good phone edict.
  • Must have or obtain LEADS and NCIC certification by the end of probation.
  • Must have or obtain Medical Dispatch training within 1 year of date of hire.
  • Must have general knowledge of the operations of the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Must have typing certification from a reputable testing center with a minimum of 35 WPM and 90% accuracy.