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Communications Dispatcher (Interest: Summer/Fall 2026)

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Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Niceville, FL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 11 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/9/2026

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Job Description

JOB PLEASE NOTE
We currently do not have vacancies for our Communications Dispatcher positions. While we anticipate openings throughout the year, we want you to know we are looking to recruit interested and qualified candidates to be put on our Communications Dispatcher Eligibility List. By participating in this process, candidates will have a substantial majority of the recruiting process completed. When an opening does occur, those on the Eligibility List will have a quick path to be considered for an opening, when they become available. This is a 12-hour position rotating from days to nights quarterly. •B ackground Investigation Waiver (Required): Please click on the link below for the Background Waiver •
CJSTC-058-3-2025
The duties of this position require a person to answer regular and 911 phone calls, operate a radio console, demonstrate proficiency in following established Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office communications protocol with personnel in the field, and have the ability to assist the public, deputies and other employees of the Sheriff's Office. Qualified applicants will be required to successfully pass a fingerprint scan, drug screen, call center test, interview, and background investigation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Dispatches and monitors the status of deputies on patrol; Answers 911 calls and relays information in a timely manner; Receives non-emergency calls and provides information and/or assistance as quickly as possible; Must have knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries and transfer callers to other jurisdictions as necessary; Must have the ability to prioritize calls and must have the ability to multi-task; Must be able to process information received and ask appropriate follow-up questions; Must be able to handle high stress situations and calm hysterical callers; Monitors radio traffic; Obtains information from deputies for
NCIC/FCIC
checks; Requires regular and predictable attendance; Must be able to cooperatively work with coworkers and general public; Must be able to maintain a constant state of awareness and act in a safe manor; Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency; Performs related duties as necessary.