Livingston County
Sheriff's Office New York
COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
Director Phyllis Applin
Current Director - Communications Bureau
The Communications Bureau is led by Director Phyllis Applin who is 28 year veteran of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. The bureau is made up of 14 full-time and five part-time Telecommunicators, 7 Senior Civilian Dispatchers and one Communication's Specialist.
Telecommunicators are responsible for handling all incoming calls and requests for assistance and dispatching the appropriate police, fire or EMS unit in an efficient, organized and professional manner.
HELPFUL LINKS
Medical Condition & Information Questionnaire
The information provided in the "sign up" link below will help the Livingston County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Center respond to your current location if you're having an emergency and call 9-1-1 from your cell or smart phone within Livingston County.
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CIVILIAN DISPATCHER BENEFITS (2025)
CIVILIAN DISPATCHER - PT
CIVILIAN DISPATCHER - FT
SENIOR DISPATCHER - FT
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST -FT
Rate $26.86/hour
Rate $26.86-$32.98/hour
NYS retirement
Free dental insurance
28-43 days paid time off
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Rate $27.96-$34.35/hour
NYS retirement
Free dental insurance
28-43 days paid time off
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Dispatchers work 8.5 hour shifts. All education is paid for.
All training is included. No college required.
HS degree or GED required.