Job Information
Ross County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher in Chillicothe, Ohio
The Ross County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to serve as a Dispatcher.
Agency Contact Name and Information: Human Resources at rcsocareers@rosssheriff.com
Posting Date: 4/17/2026 -- 5/31/2026
Work Location: 28 N. Paint Street Chilllicothe, Ohio 45601
Compensation: $23.60 hourly 1st year, $25.37 hourly 2^nd^ year, $27.15 hourly 3^rd^ year
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year
- Ohio Public Retirement Systems (OPERS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"})
Schedule:Full Time
Work hours are to be determined: facility operates on a 24/7 schedule with shifts to include 7am -- 3pm, 3pm -- 11pm, 11pm -- 7am; may work evening, night, or rotating shift
Job Purpose:
Helps callers by routing emergency 911 calls to medical emergency services, fire, and police departments; re-routing non-emergencies to other telephone numbers.
Duties:
Resolves incoming calls by following standard operating procedures; obtaining pertinent information; making connection to appropriate department; continuing to obtain information.
Identifies callers by entering name, location, and other pertinent information into computer aided dispatching system.
Obtains medical emergency information by ascertaining the exact nature of the problem; determining the immediacy of need; calming the caller; encouraging the caller to remain on the line.
Obtains fire emergency information by determining whether people are at risk; ascertaining the nature and extent of the fire.
Obtains police emergency information by assessing the potential for violence and the degree of risk to public and police personnel; determining whether the crime is in progress; defining the nature of the crime; gathering accident information; determining if other emergency services are required.
Helps non-emergency callers by referring them to the non-emergency numbers for medical, fire, or police services.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Drug-Free Workplace
The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment