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Washington County urges residents to apply for dispatcher roles during National Telecommunications Week
Summary
County Executive Josh Schoeman and public-safety officials highlighted dispatchers’ role in a recent home-invasion response, outlined hiring needs and qualifications, and urged residents to apply to staff the county’s two dispatch centers.
Washington County Executive Josh Schoeman on Wednesday marked National Telecommunications Week by urging residents to apply for dispatcher positions and praising the county’s 911 staff as an essential first link to public safety.
"They do some incredible work and work long hours...keeping you safe," Schoeman said, noting dispatchers operate around the clock and handle emotionally difficult calls. He said the county runs only two dispatch centers and provides dispatch services for 19 of…
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