Telecommunications Operator

This position is responsible for receiving emergency and administrative calls from the public and dispatching the appropriate emergency personnel. Provides guidance to callers until emergency personnel arrive on the scene and pre-arrival instructions on medical calls.

Position requires employees to work rotating shifts, including night shift. The selection process includes a criminal background check and an employer-provided post-offer-of-employment physical and drug screen, and psychological fitness evaluation. Applicants must be 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have no felony convictions, no pattern of criminal misconduct, or a less-than-honorable discharge from the military.

Applicants must successfully pass an entry-level pre-employment skills examination. Requires the possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC and POST certifications within 6 months of employment.

To apply, please download the application from the Lowndes County Website at  or pick up and/or drop off the application at the Lowndes County Human Resources Department. Completed applications can also be mailed to:
Lowndes County Personnel Office, P.O. Box 1349, Valdosta, GA .

Lowndes County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.