Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hiring full-time E-911 dispatchers

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced it is hiring full-time E-911 dispatchers for work coordinating law enforcement, fire and EMS across Lafayette County.

The announcement said the dispatchers will work from a new dispatch center and respond to emergency calls by coordinating assistance for people who need it. It described the work as requiring quick thinking during crises.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Certifications are preferred but not required and can be obtained after hiring, according to the announcement.

Listed benefits include MS PERS retirement, employee health insurance, life insurance, personal days, medical days and an on-site gym.

Applicants can complete the Sheriff’s Office application at https://lafayettems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sheriff-Department-Application.pdf. Questions may be directed to Taylor McNece at tmcnece@lafayettesheriff.net, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office post.

Source: Original source announcement