What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Communications Officer position at Becker County?
2 positions open - 1 Part-Time and 1 Full-Time
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent; BCA Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment and re-certified every two years; 1-2 Year Home or Work-Related computer Experience; At least three (3) months experience in data entry; Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, response time needs to be done quickly and calmly.
DUTIES:
The Public Safety Communications Officer is the first responder contact the victim/caller will have via 911 during life-or-death situation(s), Text to 911 emergency call(s), TTY and/or land line including other emergent and non-emergent requests for multiple jurisdictions within the county. Determine severity of situation, prioritize and dispatch out appropriate emergency personnel. Monitors activities of or stays in contact with caller throughout the emergency, relaying and logging information and requests to and from emergency personnel. Operate and monitor numerous Becker County, regional and statewide radio talk groups during ongoing emergency and non-emergency calls. Refer non-emergency calls to appropriate personnel.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$27.17 - $35.45 per hour, depending on experience.
Part-Time position is eligible for state pension plan, prorated vacation, sick, personal time, and holiday leave in accordance with the union contract.
Full-Time position is eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits, including state pension plan, vacation time, sick time, personal and holiday leave time in accordance with their specific union contract. In addition, the position is eligible for the County's health plan, consisting of three health plans and carrier options; Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts; Long-term and Short-Term Disability; Supplemental Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The County contributes monthly health benefits to aide in the rising of insurance costs with the contribution rate evaluated annually. Additionally, employees have the option to take part of the contribution as cash in lieu of benefits.
CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled with first review of applications on March 5, 2025.
Apply online at the Becker County website: Click Here. For more information, call (218)-846-7309.
*All correspondence will be done via email submitted on application. *
BECKER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $27 - $35
