Teletype Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $63,440.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Location : 6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232
Job Type: CIVILIAN
Job Number: 2026-00058
Division/Bureau: Emergency Operations Bureau
Section (Cost Center): EOB-TELETYPE SECTION
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.
SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Forms Required for Application:
RAP BACK
CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description
This is a highly technical position requiring extensive amounts of records keeping, logging, filing and typing. Good knowledge of the Policies and Procedures of the FCIC/NCIC/NLETS systems and a good working knowledge of the overall Law Enforcement process. Operators must constantly be aware of the civil litigations which may arise as a result of misuse of the system, regardless of intent.
General Description of Duties
Tasks:Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge of general orders; respond to teletype inquiries and other related assistance under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff and in accordance with agency and Florida Department of Law Enforcement policy.
Minimum Requirements
• Minimum four years related work experience, or Associates Degree and two years related work experience.
• Obtain and maintain the State of Florida Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) certification.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of computer and office equipment as required to perform the position tasks.
• Ability to work independently using efficient time management skills.
• Ability to enter and/or retrieve information from WINGS/NCIC/FCIC computer systems in an accurate manner and in accordance with all applicable state and
federal statutes and agency policies.
• Effectively communicate information, both verbal and written, demonstrating awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.
*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.
Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.
If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED? If you do not possess a college degree or 60+ earned college credit hours, the Wonderlic exam IS required.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently have ANY other OPEN applications with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office? Per agency policy, we only consider one application per applicant at a time.

• Yes, and I would like to be removed from all other application processes and eligibility lists.
• No, I understand that I can only have ONE active application at one time.

03
All information and documents you provide in this application must support your selected answers and will be verified, and additional documentation may be required. By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting what has been provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Have you read all the questions and answered them truthfully?

• YES- All answers and documentation are TRUE and ACCURATE.
• No- Not eligible for employment.

04
Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application?

• Yes, I have used drugs within 12 months of this application date.
• No

05
Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?

• Yes, I have tattoos on my head, scalp, face, neck, or hands.
• No, I do not.

Required Question