Chad Johnson
235 N. American
Paxton, IL 60957
Phone: (217) 379-2324 / 24hr
Office: (217) 379-9470
Fax: (217) 379-9489
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crime Stoppers: (217) 379-2109
911 Coordinator Ford County | Part-Time Position
(Application Cut-Off Date: 09/02/2026)
Position Summary
Ford County is accepting applications for a part-time 911 Coordinator. This position plans and coordinates the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the County’s computerized enhanced emergency telephone (E-911) system and related equipment. Responsibilities are both administrative and technical in nature.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the enhanced 911 telephone system and associated equipment
- Serve as Secretary to the Ford County 911 Board, including preparation of meeting notices, agendas, and official minutes
- Work cooperatively with local, county, state, and federal government officials, advisory boards, and community partners
- Assign and maintain addressing for county properties
- Perform related administrative and technical duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- General knowledge of 911 systems and emergency communications operations
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Submit a resume to jbuckner@fcsheriff.com.
Freedom of Information Requests
All requests are to be in WRITING and submitted to one of the Ford County Sheriff’s Office FOIA Officers listed below between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (excluding holidays).
Barbara King, Chief Confidential Assistant
- FOIA Officer
- Ford County Sheriff’s Office
235 N. American Street
Paxton, IL 60957 - Phone: (217) 379-9470
- Fax: (217) 379-9489
- Goals & Objectives of Ford County Sheriff’s Office – Click Here
- PREA Policy — Click Here
- PREA Current Audit Report — Click here
- Victim Notification Program — Click Here
- Civil Process Fee — Click Here
- Mission Statement — Click Here
- (UAS)/Drone Policy — Click Here
You may report sexual harassment/abuse of an inmate on their behalf.
- (217) 379-2324 – Ford County Sheriff Chad Johnson
- (217) 379-2324 – Chief Deputy Dave Kaeding
- (217) 379-2324 – Ford County Dispatch Center
- (217) 379-4302 – Community Resource & Counseling Center
Documents/Records for Immediate Review and/or Release
- Ford County Child Sex Offender List
- Incident Insurance Report
- Accident Insurance Report please go to: Buycrash.com
- Attorney Accident Report Review
