Employment Opportunity - Johnson County 911

Johnson County 911 is currently accepting applications for Communications Officer. Please send your completed application to jreese@johnsonco.org.

The 911 Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and prioritizing all emergency and non-emergency requests for service and for dispatching appropriate service providers in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Johnson County 911. This is a position of critical importance for community and public safety, operating 24/7 including night, weekend, and holiday shifts. All activities involve the use of computer technology, which requires a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Work involves the exercise of independent judgment in receiving and transmitting law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and other emergency services information by emergency radio, telephone, and computer and determining what actions are necessary based on the call. This is not an entry level law enforcement officer position.