Community Service Officer – State Law Enforcement Dispatcher

State of Florida

State Law Enforcement Dispatcher providing vital communication support and dispatching law enforcement. Responding to calls, coordinating with agencies, and maintaining public safety in Florida.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $37,936 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
Dispatching Troopers and other state law enforcement officers.
Monitoring and responding to radio and data communications traffic.
Helping coordinate efforts between FHP and other agencies (e.g., the Florida Department of Transportation after crash incidents).
Receiving, relaying, and documenting call/incident details, law enforcement activity and other information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be willing and able to work rotating days and shifts to ensure coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or a general equivalency diploma is required.
The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background along with Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) security clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.
Must successfully complete a drug screening, medical and psychological examination.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and Sick Leave Package
Nine Paid Holidays
State Health and Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Options such as Disability, Dental and Vision
Contributory Retirement Plan
Member Assistance Program
Career Growth and Educational Opportunities
Tuition assistance to state universities and community colleges

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Hard Skills & Tools

Call ResponseIncident ReportingData Communication MonitoringTrooper DispatchingMulti-Agency Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications

High School DiplomaGeneral Equivalency Diploma