Join Our Team

Qualifications:

Must be over 18 years of age

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing

Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures

Strong keyboarding skills (ability to listen and type accurately)

Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public                               

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure and professionalism at all times

Special Requirements:

Willingness and/or ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends

Work irregular duty assignments    

Wear a uniform

Conform to department grooming standards

Successfully pass a background investigation

Attend education sessions as required

Speak and understand English fluently

Training:

The training to become a qualified dispatcher for Sarpy County E-911 takes approximately 12 months to complete.

The training program is broken down into 5 different phases:

Orientation/Beginning Dispatch Classroom

Telephones (Non-Emergency & 911 Emergency Calls)

Teletype (National Crime Information Center)

Radio (Law West/Law East/Fire & Rescue)

Review & Final Evaluation

All on-the-job training takes place in the Communications Center and is done during both the day and the night shift to better understand all aspects of the skills it takes to become a qualified dispatcher.

In addition to the training we provide in the Center, a trainee is also required to attend additional classes – CPR, NCIC National Certification, and EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch). 

To Apply:

Currently, there are no openings for the position of Dispatcher for the Sarpy County E-911 Center.  Please check periodically in the "Job Openings" section of Sarpy County's home page (http://www.sarpy.com/jobs/).  However, you may fill out an application and it will be kept current for 90 days for review and on file for 90 days.  Applications should be updated every 90 days.

Applications are taken at the Personnel Window of the County Clerk’s Office at the Sarpy County Courthouse which is located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion (northeast corner of 84th Street and Highway 370).

At this time, Sarpy County will not accept job applications or resumes via email.