911 Public Safety Dispatcher Testing
The Monroe County Control Center is accepting applications for the position of a 911 Public Safety Dispatcher. CLICK HERE to download the 911 Public Safety Dispatcher job description.
All candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a clean criminal history, effective oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, and be able to effectively multi-task. Applicants will need to pas a written test, criminal background check, reference check, typing test consisting of a minimum of 25 words per minute with at least 80% accuracy, and a pre-employment drug/ alcohol screening.
This position requires rotation on ALL Shifts and you must be available to work DAYS, EVENINGS, OVERNIGHTS, WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS. There are no exceptions!
Applicants who are able to show verifiable and satisfactory experience in one or more of the Monroe County Public Safety Services, will be given preference and will be allowed to take a pre-employment test over those who do not have experience.
Starting pay is currently $22.66 per hour, with potential to receive fast paced increases to the top rate of $31.00 per hour. Candidates who have at least one year of 911 telecommunicator experience with knowledge of Monroe County will be given additional consideration and have the potential to start at $25.00 per hour.
Our 2026 benefit package includes:
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- 3% annual cost of living increase
- Annual incentive bonus potential up to $3,120 after 2 years
- Employee longevity bonus after 3 years
- Fully paid medical, dental and eye coverage for the employee and their immediate family after 90 days.
- Pension / Retirement Plan after 1 year
- Holiday pay after 30 days
- Personal leave after 90 days
- Vacation pay after 1 year
- Bereavement leave
- Short term disability after 90 days
- $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee after 90 days
