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County Sheriff's Office · Full Time
$19.26 / hour + Benefits salary
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Dispatcher
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Posted Mar 17, 2026 · Apply: Until filled
Job Summary
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- Under the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the Dispatcher shall answer administrative and 9-1-1 lines; dispatch calls for service to multiple agencies; enter multiple articles into state and federal computer systems; refer calls to other departments; as necessary.
Responsibilities And Duties
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- Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative lines professionally and in a timely manner.
- Process, document and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Multi-task in a high call volume, high-stress environment.
- Understand computer aided dispatch (CAD), state and federal (MULES and NCIC), various mapping, radio and phone systems.
- Deal with difficult and uncooperative callers.
- Dispatch calls for service to multiple law enforcement and fire service agencies.
- Entry and validation of warrants, stolen articles and ex partes.
- Answer, respond and document radio traffic accordingly.
Qualifications And Skills
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- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- High level of organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
Conditions Of Employment
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- Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
Salary
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- $19.26 / hour + Benefits
Status
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- Full Time, 40 hours per week.
- Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment, including Holidays.
Footer
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- Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE).
- Contact Human Resources at (417)546-7237 for information.
- Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Department or online at www.taneycounty.org.
Posting Duration
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- Applications will be accepted until the position filled.
Posting Benefits Package
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- Package: 2026 Employee Benefits Package
- Effective: Mar 11, 2026
Overview
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- All benefits begin the first day of the month following 60 days from the first day of employment.
- The coverage shown is based on Taney County's 2026 Benefits Package.
Retirement
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- LAGERS is county funded, vested after 5 years, and uses the Rule of 80 (years of service plus age).
- Full retirement age is 60 for most employees; Deputy Officer, Corrections, and Dispatch reach full retirement age at 55.
- CERF is county funded, vested after 8 years, with full retirement age at 62.
- CERF Savings vests after 5 years; employees may elect additional payroll deductions and receive a 50% county match up to 4% of gross pay.
Medical Insurance
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- Employee core-plan premium is paid 100% by Taney County.
- Dependent medical premium is paid 50% by Taney County.
Dental Insurance
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- Employee dental premium is paid 100% by Taney County.
Group Life Insurance
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- Employee coverage includes $25,000 paid by Taney County under the group policy.
- Spouse coverage includes $5,000 paid by Taney County under the group policy.
- Children receive up to $2,500 of coverage depending on the child's age.
Optional Benefits
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- Employees may elect Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending.
- Employees may elect Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Voluntary Life Insurance is available with a guarantee amount of $200,000 for the employee and $30,000 for the spouse.
- AFLAC options include Cancer Policy, Accident Policy, Critical Care Policy, and Short Term Disability.
- Vision Insurance is available as an elective benefit.