Dispatcher, Animal Services

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Performs specialized communication and dispatching work involving the operations activities of a department. This is responsible communications and processing work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for receiving, processing and responding to calls from the general public regarding service, prioritizing and dispatching personnel. Work requires independent judgement and is performed under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

• Answers multi-line telephone system.
• Process emergency and non-emergency calls using computers, telephones, radios, maps and printed resource materials to process emergency information accurately and quickly.
• Transmits and receives transmissions on a complex 800 MHz trunked radio system.
• Make decisions as to categorization of emergencies received from 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 calls.
• Record and log significant information.
• Communicates with multiple agencies and the public in a professional manner.

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Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience in a multi-task environment communicating directly with the general public using a radio or telephone. Must be able to hear, comprehend and speak clearly. May be required to complete dispatcher training within six months of hire. May be required to maintain a home telephone. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

May be required to understand and follow the procedures and discipline required of uniform enforcement agencies.

Open Date: 02/27/2026

Close Date: 03/13/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 010 - From $18.10 to $22.97

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer:
Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure  folder. Your cover letter should include the Job r you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

* If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

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