PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Receives all incoming telephone calls for emergency law enforcement, fire, and rescue services for unincorporated Seminole County and designated cities and routes call to the proper authority, including processing Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) calls
• Receives incoming non-emergency calls and routes to the proper authority or provides the caller with the requested information
• Receives complaints over the telephone; secures appropriate information from the caller; refers the complaint via computer system to the dispatcher for processing
• Maintains communications with all law enforcement and other emergency units operating within the boundaries of Seminole County 
• Monitors, receives, and broadcasts calls on multiple radio frequencies; dispatches required units according to established procedure
• Relays information and messages to field personnel as required; Responds to inquiries from field personnel as to vehicle license tags, driver's license information, vehicle registrations, warrants, names, criminal histories, and special services information such as wrecker services, technicians, and K-9 support. Enters, retrieves, and cancels information in the County, State, and National computer systems
• Performs routine clerical functions as assigned; maintains various division logs, records, and reports as assigned; utilizes cross-reference materials and documents for transmittal of accurate locations
• May serve in the capacity of Communications Training Officer as assigned
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to type 30 correct words per minute. 
• All applicants will be required to pass a typing test. 
• View this link for information on practicing a typing test and 911 call-taking. The information provided is not the actual test and is for preparation purposes only.
• Must obtain a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Certification within one (1) year.
• Must obtain and maintain FCIC/NCIC and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency. 

Extensive knowledge of county geography; of telephone answering techniques, radio dispatching policies and procedures; of governmental agencies and community service agencies at a sufficient level to direct callers to the appropriate authority.

Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise, controlled, and pleasant manner in a wide variety of circumstances with good diction in a well-modulated voice.

Ability to type at sufficient speed to accurately complete information for computer aided dispatch system; to simultaneously communicate, interprets communications, and enters data into a computer terminal with speed and accuracy; to understand oral and written instructions; to react quickly and calmly in a variety of life threatening and emergency situations; to sit for long periods of time; to wear department issued headset equipment; to work any shift; to handle irate and hysterical callers in a calm, courteous, and professional manner; to work under stress and to exercise discretion and independent judgment in a variety of situations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and an economically and ethnically diverse general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is in a high-volume call center.  The incumbent generally performs work in a sedentary position, and the wearing of a headset is required.  Incumbents may be exposed to information that may be violent in nature.  The incumbent may be required to work any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS 

Mobility-Frequent sedentary work; constant use of a computer

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching; Foot and hand coordination

Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio

Emotional/Psychological-Potential telephone contact with hostile individuals; exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements-Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off, including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime; May be required to respond to any critical incident, manmade or natural

Classified Position
Please direct any questions to:

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

100 Eslinger Way

Sanford FL 32773

[email protected]