Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,000.00 - $82,385.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Hiring Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, located in the vibrant community of Pinellas County, Florida, is a distinguished law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and providing critical emergency services to its residents. Known for its commitment to professionalism, community engagement, and operational excellence, the Sheriff's Office serves a diverse population by integrating modern technology, comprehensive training, and a strong ethical foundation to ensure the well-being of the community it serves. As a key component of local government, the department collaborates with various agencies and stakeholders to enhance safety, promote crime prevention, and respond swiftly and effectively to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification or must obtain within 12 months
- Typing speed of at least 25 wpm
- Minimum score of 80% on Public Safety Telecommunicator exam
- Valid Florida driver’s license
- Visual acuity of 20/30 in each eye with corrective lenses if needed, uncorrected no worse than 20/100
- Hearing acuity with less than or equal to 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz
- Ability to sit for up to 7 hours, stand and walk up to 1 hour per day
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs continuously and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and twist occasionally
Job Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an accredited institution
- Possess a current Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification in the State of Florida or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Typing speed of 25 words per minute
- Achieve a minimum score of 80% on a Public Safety Telecommunicator exam
- Possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Job Duties
- Answers emergency and nonemergency calls from the public
- Dispatches calls for service via a computer or voice determining the priority of the call
- Monitors multiple radio channels for officer safety and timely response to calls for service
- Provides information to law enforcement personnel on warrants, driver’s license data, vehicle registration, property ownership, criminal histories and verification of identities
- Communicates with other members or agencies via phone or electronic messaging on nonemergency calls and requests for information or services
- Generates and broadcasts BOLO announcements by radio and/or electronic means
- Retrieves information and confirms the information retrieved is relevant and takes action
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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