BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 911 dispatcher position. The starting annual salary is $42,260, or $20.31 per hour. Interested candidates must submit their applications by Thursday, June 20, to be considered.
Dispatchers play a critical role in emergency response, serving as the first point of contact for individuals in crisis. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants who are dependable, calm under pressure, and eager to serve their community through vital communication support.
The position includes several benefits, such as 15 to 17 paid holidays annually—adding an estimated $2,500 to $2,800 in extra pay—along with paid time off, compensatory or paid overtime, a PERF pension plan, and access to health, dental, and vision insurance. Uniforms are also provided.
Applicants can obtain applications in person at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1420 I Street in Bedford, or online at lawrencecounty.in.gov/214/Sheriff. Completed applications may be submitted by email to applications@lawrencecounty.in.gov.
For additional details, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 812-275-3316.
