$51,000 Annual Salary | $53,550 after 1 year of probation
$5000 Limited Time Hiring Incentive
Defined Contribution (DC) Plan – 401(a) : 8% from employee and City of Jacksonville contributes an additional 12% (150% match)
Choosing Police Emergency Communications Officer II (PECO II) as a profession means that you enjoy a fast-paced, exciting environment in which to work. Many times, PECOs are the first to speak with a citizen during an emergency and must provide accurate information to the citizen and relay the information to the responding police officer. Assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the needs of the public, is critical to ensure appropriate information is gathered and transmitted according to the situation. All PECOs are cross trained in call taking and the dispatching of officers to calls for service. There are also a wide variety of duties within the Communications Unit of JSO to develop a well-rounded career such as 9-1-1 Call Taker and Dispatcher positions.