Below are frequently asked questions submitted prior to the Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher) application process
How to become a Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher)? Where do I start?
- Go to our application page and fill out our Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher) application, to go to our application page click here.
What are the requirements for Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher)?
- For our minimum qualification for Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher), click here.
How do I sign up to take the Emergency Communication Pre-Employment test?
- Once you apply you will be contacted about the next Emergecy Communication Pre-Employment test.
Is there a fee for the Emergency Communication Pre-Employment test?
- There is not a fee to take the Emergency Communication Pre-Employment test.
How will I be notified to apply?
- All correspondence will be sent to the e-mail address you provided on your application. Therefore, it is critical applicants provide a current e-mail address that is checked regularly.
I want to work for FCSO. How do I find out what vacancies are available at FCSO?
- Vacancies will be listed on our application website, to visit click here.
- For more information on our Deputy hiring process, click here.
- For more information on our Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher), click here.
- For more information on our civilian careers, click here.
Do you have a contact or email address where I can send my Resume?
- To ensure impartiality, resumes will only be accepted with our online applications. We do not review or respond to unsolicited resume submission through mail.
Issues logging into govermentjobs.com website:
- If you are having trouble logging in or are having other issues with their website, please contact 855-524-5627.
Address and phone number changes:
- Keep your contact information current with us! Changes in address, email address, or phone number must be provided to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. You can do this by visiting our website, click here, and logging into your account on governmentjobs.com. From there you can go to your account settings, change your contact information, and save your changes.
- IMPORTANT: We contact all applicants via email throughout the hiring process. If your contact information is not current, it may result in you missing important updates regarding your application.
How do I know you have received my application?
- On our application website governmentjobs.com, you will need to log in under your account, once you have logged into your account, in the top right hand corner of the page, should be your name or account name. Click on it and a drop-down box will appear, click on application. This will take you to another page that will show all of your job applications, if the application for the position your applied for says "Application Received", then we have received your application.
Is a college education required?
- No, our minimum qualifications only require you to have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. To see the Communication Technician (911-Dispatcher) minimum qualifications, click here.
Are there any age limitations?
- You must be 18 years old the time of employment.
Are lateral transfers accepted?
- Yes, the FCSO has a lateral transfer program (Advance Step Hiring) for potential applicants currently employed with another law enforcement agency as a Communication Technician/911 dispatcher. For more information, click here.
Residency requirement?
- There are no residency requirements due to a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Can I apply if I am attending school?
- Yes. However, you must schedule your school around your work schedule.
I was not hired for a specific position. Will I be considered for other jobs at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office?
- We would be happy to consider your application again; if you are applying for the same position, we only accept applications once every six (6) months. If it's for a different position, submit a completed application for each open position you are interested in via our application website, governmentjobs.com.
What's the best way to stay updated on job opportunities at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office?
- To stay updated you will need to go to our application website, once you have logged in, in the top left-hand corner of the page, under "Menu", select "Class Specifications". Once you have located the job(s) that you have interest in, click on the job - a screen will appear with the job description information on it. If there is a green "Subscribe" button in the top right-hand corner, you can request a job interest card. The job interest card will trigger an email to you once the job has become available for applications.
- Please Note: For some of our jobs, the job interest card is unavailable, and you will not see the green subscribe button.
Can Active Duty, Reserves, or Military Veterans apply?
- Yes! Military personnel and veterans who have or are anticipated to have, an honorable discharge is eligible and encouraged to apply. General discharge and uncharacterized discharge are also accepted but reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants who are discharged must submit their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) for discharge status verification.
If you are an interested applicant and live outside the State of Ohio or in active military status outside the State of Ohio and will have trouble traveling multiple times during the hiring process, please contact us at: 614-525-3397.
For additional FAQ for Civilian Careers, click here.