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The Defiance County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the following Position:

Full-Time Communications Officer: Communication Officers are responsible for answering all emergency and non-emergency calls, and dispatching for 3 Law Enforcement Agencies as well as 11 Fire Departments within Defiance County.

The applicant selected for the position must be able to work all shifts, holidays and weekends as well as completing trainings as required. Starting salary for this position is $41,600 per year, but lateral transfers will be considered.

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

Able to @type 40 words per minute

Possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license

No convictions involving moral turpitude, charges of violence, or any felonies. Must be able to pass a background investigation, and drug screening.

The acceptable candidate will have the ability to:

Maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives or other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

Adhere to department professional and ethical standards of conduct

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Operate department radios, telephones, computers, and standard office equipment

Multi-task and prioritize effectively in a high stress environment

To apply for this position applicants will need to submit the following:

Application, which is located under the form section of the Sheriff's Office website, www.defiancecountysheriff.com

A resume with cover letter

All applicants MUST submit an application and resume to be considered for the position.

Submit completed application packets to the Defiance County Sheriff's Office, 113 Biede Ave, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Or they can be emailed to: Kristi.booth@defiancecounty.oh.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.76 per hour

Application Question(s):

Ability to @type 40wpm

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Night Shift (Required)

Overnight Shift (Required)

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