Sheriff’s Telecommunicator (Part-Time)

Salary : $42,391.44 - $48,750.15 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Part-time No Benefits
Job Number: 816-26p
Department: Sheriff
Division: Enforcement
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking interested candidates for the position of Telecommunicator (Part-Time). The successful candidate would be a highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively and multi-task and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Distinguishing Features

An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of an enhanced 911 emergency system involving a network of complex equipment while receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls.
Duties include dispatching appropriate law enforcement personnel and equipment as well as providing prearrival instructions to callers.
The employee must respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations while maintaining communication with multiple involved parties and simultaneously operating multiple reporting systems.
The position requires strong computer skills with the ability to type quickly and accurately on a computer keyboard.
Telecommunicators are in frequent direct communication with the public and must have excellent customer service skills.
Work is performed in a confined space under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences and review of operations.
Minimum Education and Experience

Sheriff's Telecommunicator are Justice Officers andmust meet the following standards to be employed or certified through the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission:
- Be at least 18 years of age prior to date of hire
- Be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED
- Be a citizen of the United States or have naturalization certification (if applicable)
- Successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation
- Must not have a prohibitive criminal history to include, but not limited to, commission or conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor
- Successfully complete a drug screen, medical examination and psychological screening
- Be of good moral character

Additional Hiring Requirements:
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid NC Driver's license
- Successful completion of a panel interview
- Successful completion of a Telecommunicator observational shift (spend 2-4 unpaid hours shadowing a Telecommunicator)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Answers calls requesting emergency assistance; asks callers appropriate questions in determining proper response needed; verifies and obtains all needed information in order to correctly dispatch the call.
Dispatches law enforcement personnel and equipment; monitors frequency for any additional assistance.
Responds promptly to all mutual aid requests from adjoining counties; monitors calls from a large number of state and local units transmitting messages.
Operates a wide range of very complex equipment in performing the functions of the position; maintains auxiliary equipment as required.
Completes all associated paperwork accurately.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a U.S. Citizen or have you been Naturalized?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a high school graduate or possess your GED?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license or are you able to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 30 days?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list your driver's license number AND state in which it was issued.
08

Have you served in the U.S. military?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been charged with ANY criminal offense, even if it was dismissed or expunged?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, when and what was the offense?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you used marijuana within the last twelve (12) months?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you used Cocaine, LSD, Heroin, Steroids, Ecstasy or any other illegal drug (excluding Marijuana) within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have 911 center experience?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your 911 center experience.
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Do you have CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) experience?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your CAD experience.
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How many years experience in Emergency Services Communication do you have?

• 0
• less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• more than 3 years

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How many years of experience in the Public Safety field do you have?

• 0
• less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• more than 3 years

20

Which best describes your typing ability?

• less than 30 wpm
• 30 wpm to less than 45 wpm
• 45 wpm to less than 60 wpm
• more than 60 wpm

21

Are you able to work nights, weekends, and holidays where they may fall on your schedule?

• Yes
• No

22

Are you available to be on call?

• Yes
• No

23

How did you hear about this job opening?

• Governmentjobs.com
• Sheriff's Office website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• Other

24

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please tell us where you heard about the position.
25

Please tell us why you feel you would be a successful candidate for the position of Sheriff's Telecommunicator.
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