SALARY: $47,680 ** Plus Excellent Benefits **

Employees in this class are responsible for staffing the telecommunications console within the Sheriff’s Department on an

assigned shift in receiving, monitoring, dispatching and coordinating call for emergency services; including but not

limited to relaying information to Law Enforcement, fire, EMS and other emergency management organizations. This is a

key position directly related to the life and safety of the public and the emergency service agencies served. Desk Officers

are required to maintain communications with field units while monitoring numerous telephone liners, alarm systems, and

radio frequencies simultaneously and must exercise sound independent judgement in prioritizing calls and dispatching

appropriate emergency services to situations, which may involve danger to life and/or damage to property as quickly as

possible. Incumbents must be able to function calmly in emergencies, take appropriate action in an efficient manner, and

maintain accurate records of all calls and actions taken. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Desk

Sergeant in accordance with established department policies, rules, and regulations. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency

diploma.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division

Saratoga County Human Resources Department

40 McMaster Street

Ballston Spa, New York 12020

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL (Close of Business): 11/30/22

Applications available in the Human Resources Office or on our website. Resume MAY NOT be substituted for

Application. Applications must be received in our office by 4:30 PM on date indicated. Postmarks will not be accepted

for this position. No Fax Submissions

** This position will be filled on a provisional basis pending the results of a Civil Service

examination to be scheduled at a later date. **

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or

otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga

County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and

recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and

cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-

born residents, and veterans to apply.

Issued: 11/17/22