Top 14 Emergency dispatch Jobs in Okaloosa County Fl

Communications Dispatcher
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office —Niceville, FL
- $53,227.20 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
HVAC Dispatcher
Mills HVAC —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- $38,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Under 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Reservation & Dispatch Coordinator
Destin Dreamers —Miramar Beach, FL
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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PBX Operator/Dispatch Agent-Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Sandestin Investments LLC —Miramar Beach, FL
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Communication skills
Beach Lifeguard (TEMPORARY)
Okaloosa County —Fort Walton Beach, FL
- $22.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Field Ops Support Specialist
Avari Management —Miramar Beach, FL
- $20 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Paramedic - IFT
AmeriPro Health LLC —De Funiak Springs, FL
- CPR Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Control Room Systems Engineer
Wildfire Technology Integration —United States
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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THREAT MANAGEMENT GROUP —Niceville, FL
A current/valid state driver’s license. EMT license in the State of Florida. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification (Required).
$26.34 an hour
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Capital Towing & Recovery, Inc. —Columbus, OH
Dispatch tow truck drivers to calls, monitor routes via GPS, and ensure timely responses. Prior experience answering multi-line phones in a busy office setting.
From $20 an hour
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911 Dispatcher/Communications Technician July 2026 Exam
City of Dublin, Ohio —Dublin, OH
Possession of a valid driver's license. Operate a multi-line phone system to process incoming 9-1-1, text-to-9-1-1, TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)…
$63,267.06 - $81,851.75 a year
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Communications Dispatcher

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office -
Niceville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$53,227.20 a year

Qualifications

Two-way radios for driver communication
High school diploma or GED
Fax machines
Faxing

Full Job Description

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Description

PLEASE NOTE: We currently do not have vacancies for our Communications Dispatcher positions. While we anticipate openings throughout the year, we want you to know we are looking to recruit interested and qualified candidates to be put on our Communications Dispatcher Eligibility List. By participating in this process, candidates will have a substantial majority of the recruiting process completed. When an opening does occur, those on the Eligibility List will have a quick path to be considered for an opening, when they become available.

This is a 12-hour position rotating from days to nights quarterly.

**Background Investigation Waiver (Required): Please click on the link below for the Background Waiver **

CJSTC-058-3-2025

The duties of this position require a person to answer regular and 911 phone calls, operate a radio console, demonstrate proficiency in following established Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office communications protocol with personnel in the field, and have the ability to assist the public, deputies and other employees of the Sheriff's Office. Qualified applicants will be required to successfully pass a fingerprint scan, drug screen, call center test, interview, and background investigation.

Duties

Dispatches and monitors the status of deputies on patrol;

Answers 911 calls and relays information in a timely manner;
Receives non-emergency calls and provides information and/or assistance as quickly as possible;
Must have knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries and transfer callers to other jurisdictions as necessary;
Must have the ability to prioritize calls and must have the ability to multi-task;
Must be able to process information received and ask appropriate follow-up questions;
Must be able to handle high stress situations and calm hysterical callers;
Monitors radio traffic;
Obtains information from deputies for NCIC/FCIC checks;
Requires regular and predictable attendance;
Must be able to cooperatively work with coworkers and general public;
Must be able to maintain a constant state of awareness and act in a safe manor;
Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
Performs related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, Florida General Education Development Test (GED), or Out-of-state GED, with transcript of test results.
Valid Florida Driver's License if required to drive a Sheriff's Office vehicle.
Must meet minimum thresholds on CritiCall dispatcher pre-assessment.
Must be able to operate computer, two-way radio, copier, fax and telephone.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime, scheduled and unscheduled.
NCIC/FCIC certification and 911 certification required within 6 months of employment.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS:
The following list will result in an automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Please review this list before starting an application for employment.

Drug use within the last 12 months (illegal drug use under Federal or State law)
Misdemeanor conviction (including a plea of nolo contendere) within the last 5 years for any of the following: DUI, Battery (including domestic violence), and/or Theft.
Suspension or revocation of license in the last 3 years
Felony conviction (or pleads guilty or pleads nolo contendere)
Misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement (found guilty, pleads guilty, or pleads nolo contendere)
Dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

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Communications Dispatcher

HVAC Dispatcher

Reservation & Dispatch Coordinator

PBX Operator/Dispatch Agent-Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

Beach Lifeguard (TEMPORARY)

Field Ops Support Specialist

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