Monmouth County Communications Division — Join Our Team
9-1-1 Telecommunicator Employment
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is always looking for additional 9-1-1 Telecommunicators for our growing Dispatch Center located in Freehold, NJ.
Individuals interested in becoming a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator should know that during the year the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Training Academy will conduct the required basic telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch and CPR courses for employment three times a year in January, May and September.
The County of Monmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application periods, background investigation, and start dates
Certification Requirements
Individuals interested in taking the required courses on their own can visit the link below to see upcoming training classes. The following certifications are NOT accepted: APCO Emergency Medical Dispatch, Power Phone Emergency Medical Dispatch, and IAED Medical Dispatch.
If you are taking the required classes on your own, please fill out an application below and include copies of your basic telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch and CPR certifications.
9-1-1 Telecommunicator — Compensation & Benefits Package
5–11 years: 120 hours
12–19 years: 160 hours
20+ years: 200 hours
120 hrs/year — each subsequent year
Unused time carries over
Cash-in up to $15,000 at retirement
Optional dental & optical
PERS Retirement Plan
Flexible schedule with competitive hourly pay
In-house onsite training
Flexible schedule
Bilingual welcome
⚠️ Note: All benefits are pro-rated based on date of hire.
Hear from our team members about working at the Communications Division
Monmouth County — Official Application for Employment
How to Apply
To apply for a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator position, download and complete the official Monmouth County Application for Employment below. Make sure to enter "9-1-1 Telecommunicator" as the position you are applying for.
If you already hold your Basic Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatch certifications, include copies with your application when submitting.
The County of Monmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex or any other protected classification.
Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
