Ford County Jail and Sheriff’s Office

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.

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     Ford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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
Easy Access Links
 

 

Ford County Illinois - Offender Watch

 
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
  1. Ford County Child Sex Offender List
  2. Incident Insurance Report
  3. Accident Insurance Report please go to: Buycrash.com
  4. Attorney Accident Report Review