It's no secret that hiring law enforcement officials can be a struggle in some areas.

Piatt County Sheriff Mark Vogelzang explains that that's not quite the case for his office. He says they have a great team of dedicated deputies, correctional staff, and dispatchers, and have been able to stay fully staffed. He notes that they do have one retirement approaching, and they are accepting applications for a new dispatcher. 

When it comes to the open dispatcher position, Vogelzang says the greatest skill is being able to multitask and stay calm under pressure. This is because dispatchers are often fielding a high volume of calls from people who could be having the worst day of their life. 

Vogelzang states that while there are other departments where you can make more money, their department has a great culture and relationship with the County's residents. 

If you're interested in applying for the Piatt County Sheriff's Office's open dispatcher position, learn more by visiting piattcounty.org/sheriff.