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Become a 911 Communications Operator

Interested in Becoming a 911 Communications Operator?

Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for qualified applicants who are interested in a rewarding career as a 911 Emergency Dispatcher

– Do you have a desire to help others in emergency situations? – Are you a person with the ability to make decisions under pressure? – Are you looking for an unusual, yet rewarding career?

If the answer is “YES” please keep reading:

Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring for the position of second shift dispatcher.

Job Description

Operate radio, telephone and computer equipment at our emergency response center. Receive reports from the public on crimes, disturbances, fires and medical or police emergencies. Provide medical instructions to callers as needed. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel.

Training, Education, and Experience

– Must be a high school graduate.

– Must be able to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

– Must successfully complete the IDACS operator course, including passing a nationwide criminal history check.

– Must successfully complete the PowerPhone Emergency Medical Dispatch Course.

Applicants must

– Be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

– Have the ability to multitask.

– Be able to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

– Be resourceful and respond well to pressure situations.

– Have exceptionally strong computer skills.

– Work cooperatively with other agencies.

– Have exceptional speaking and active listening skills.

– Be dependable/reliable.

– Perform other related duties as needed.

The job offers full benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.

The approximate starting rate is $17+ per hour, depending on training or experience.

You can pick up an application in the lobby of the: Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office 405 Liberty Street Vevay, Indiana 47043

We will be accepting applications until January 1st, 2024 If you have any questions, please call 812-427-3636.

If you would like an application e-mailed to you, send a request to emily.prarat@scso-in.org

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The Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page was created to help keep the community informed of different events, news, and activities. This page is not a crime reporting page as it is not monitored 24/7, so in the event you need emergency services, please call 911. If you have non-emergent information you would like to report, please contact the dispatch center at 812-427-3636. Please call 812-427-2057 if you have any questions regarding the jail, inmates (including visitation, commissary, phone cards, bonds, charging information, mugshot requests, etc.), or jail employment opportunities.
 
Please remember when commenting, the use of foul language or derogatory comments will not be permitted and will be removed. This page is not intended for complaints against our officers or this office, and such comments will be removed. We have a procedure in place for those issues (please contact the Sheriff at 812-427-3636 regarding those issues).
 
We also realize many citizens in the community are friends, relatives, or know the Deputies personally; however, we ask if you need immediate assistance or wish to report something, please contact dispatch directly. The Deputies may be on their day off, vacation, family outing, etc. and we would not want to delay a response or assistance if needed.
 
Sincerely, Sheriff Brian L. Morton