Pike County 911

04/12/2026

Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed this Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in the State of Indiana. This special week honors the dedicated 911 telecommunicators whose critical work helps protect first responders and provides lifesaving support to individuals in their time of need.

We celebrate each of you for your commitment, compassion, and service—work that too often goes unnoticed. Know that you are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated for all that you do!

01/25/2026

Road conditions are bad and continuing to deteriorate in the area. Picture taken SR 61 North of Pike Central.

01/22/2026

❄️Winter Weather Reminder from Your 911 Dispatchers ❄️
911 is for emergencies only.

🚨 Call 911 for:
• Carbon monoxide alarms or symptoms
• No heat in extreme cold with vulnerable people
• Accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies
• Fires, smoke, or gas odors

❌ Please do NOT call 911 for:
• Road condition updates
• Power restoration timelines
• School closures
• Weather forecasts

‼️Pike County Dispatch Non-Emergency Line: 812-354-6024‼️

Keeping 911 lines open helps us reach those who truly need immediate help. Thank you for helping us help others 💙

11/09/2025

Thank you Kimmie and Taylor for picking up the most extra shifts in the last month! We appreciate you guys and hope you like the ice cream cake!

08/18/2025

EMA Appreciation Week is underway, providing an opportunity to express gratitude for the exceptional service and dedication of Pike County EMA Director, Kyler Henry.

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

JOB OPENING
Pike County 911 is accepting applications for full-time
E 911 Public Safety Dispatcher. Applicants shall have the equivalent of a high school education, be at least 18 years of age, and have adequate computer skills and basic typing. Applicants must be willing to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatching and IDACS Certifications.
Job Description: Uses a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units. Monitor direct emergency alarms, answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems. Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data. Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems.
Applications can be filled out online at pikecounty.in.gov under the Employment section, then emailed to [email protected].

Kyler Henry
Pike County 911
100 S. 4th St. Petersburg In
(812)354-6024 Option 2

11/30/2024

JOB OPENING

Pike County 911 is accepting applications for full-time
E 911 Public Safety Dispatcher. Applicants shall have the equivalent of a high school education, be at least 18 years of age, and have adequate computer skills and basic typing. Applicants must be willing to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatching and IDACS Certifications.

Job Description: Uses a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units. Monitor direct emergency alarms, answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems. Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data. Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems.

Applications can be filled out online at pikecounty.in.gov under the Employment section, then emailed to [email protected].

Brandon Truitt
911 Director
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
100 S. Fourth Street
Petersburg, IN 47567
Dispatch: (812) 354-6024
Fax: (812) 354-6037

The official website of the Pike County, Indiana

07/19/2024

Update:The Pike County Central Dispatch administrative phone lines are now operational.

07/19/2024

Pike County Central Dispatch administrative phone lines are currently being affected by the Microsoft outage. The 911 phone lines are still operational at this time. If you have an emergency please call 911.

06/20/2024

JOB OPENING

Pike County 911 is accepting applications for part-time E 911 Public Safety Dispatcher. Applicants shall have equivalent of a high school education, including computer skills and basic typing, must be able to obtain EMD and IDACS Certification’s and work 12 hour shifts.

Job Description: Uses a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units. Monitor direct emergency alarms, answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems. Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data. Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems.

Applications can be filled out online at pikecounty.in.gov under the Employment section, then emailed to [email protected]

Brandon Truitt
911 Director
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
100 S. Fourth Street
Petersburg, IN 47567
Dispatch: (812) 354-6024
Fax: (812) 354-6037