Lateral Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher)
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***This positing is only for currently certified Telecommunicators. Applicants certified in states other than Kentucky may apply and will be provided information related to the reciprocity process for Kentucky upon application.***
AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office (JCSO) is in Louisville Kentucky and serves as the largest Sheriffs Office and fourth largest law enforcement agency in the state. Its approximately 270 sworn 60 civilian and 75 volunteer Reserve Deputies perform its main duties of providing court security serving court orders and collecting property taxes. The members of JCSO also serve the community by supporting the work of local charitable organizations and providing a positive presence that ensures the safety of residents of Jefferson County.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Telecommunicators of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office are fully certified emergency communications professionals. The JCSO Communications Unit transmits critical information tracks the status of personnel and at times takes emergency calls from the public. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are threeshifts where openings are filled based on the operational needs of the agency. This position requires computer skills listening skills and the ability to multi-task and handle stressful situations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be currently certified as a Telecommunicator in the State of Kentucky. Applicants certified in other states may apply and will be provided information related to the reciprocity process for Kentucky.
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
Must be U.S. citizen
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have honorable discharge from military if applicable
Must not have been convicted of a felony misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
No use of marijuana in the last 1 year no use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Certified hires are eligible for up to 10 years credit towards pay and leave accrual.
| Hourly Rate | Annual Rate | Eligible for Benefits | |
| Start | $28.78 | $56112.94 | Yes |
| 3 Years | $30.51 | $59502.43 | Yes |
| 5 Years | $31.67 | $61754.62 | Yes |
| 10 Years | $33.41 | $65143.97 | Yes |
Employees participate in the Non-Hazardous Duty retirement under CERS offered the KPPA.
JCSO pays 100% medical premiums for single coverage and 90% for other plan levels.
Competitive plans for vision and dental.
Optional deferred compensation and life supplemental life insurance.
$20000 Basic Life Insurance provided.
SELECTION PROCESS
Criminal History Check
Interview and Job Shadow
Polygraph Examination
Background Investigation (Criminal history check credit check employment history references)
Sheriff Staff Interview
Drug Screening
Fingerprinting
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday September 19 2025
Questions related to this position or its selection process can be sent to .
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- Computer Skills
- Paratransit
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Literacy
- Dispatching
- Logistics
- Phone Etiquette
