Public Safety Telecommunicator I or II

Salary : $25.32 - $36.04 Hourly

Location : Bemidji, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202500001

Department : Sheriff

Division : Communications

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

The Position

Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for a Public Safety Telecommunicator I or II. The current openings are for permanent, part-time, benefited positions working 40 hours per week.

Public Safety Telecommunicator I candidates will participate in an extensive training program designed to qualify them for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator II upon successful completion of the training and one year of employment.

Performs intermediate technical work receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching emergency service calls, receiving, recording, and forwarding non-emergency service calls, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Public Safety Telecommunications Supervisor.

• Public Safety Telecommunicator I : hiring range is $25.32 to $27.67 per hour with a full range of $25.32 to $32.07 per hour.
• Public Safety Telecommunicator II : hiring range is $28.45 to $31.09 per hour with a full range of $28.45 to $36.04 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Public Safety Telecommunicator I : Salary range $25.32 to $32.07 per hour

Public Safety Telecommunicator II : Salary range $28.45 to $36.04 per hour

Preference will be given for rapid data entry, report writing and multi-tasking experience.

Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening, psychological exam and background check.

Essential Functions & Requirements

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Answer, prioritize, and dispatch all non-emergency and emergency 911 calls; provide pre-arrival instructions for any emergency actions; provide counsel and reassurance to callers and walk in traffic.

Transmit and receive on multiple channels all radio traffic for police, sheriff, fire, ambulance state patrol, Department of Natural Resources, border patrol, emergency medical service, public work, tribal groups, schools, hospitals, airport, and other local, state, and federal agencies.

Generate case files for documentation of calls and actions taken; confirm, maintain, validate, and file all paperwork on individuals involved in calls.

Maintain and update geographical knowledge of county and surrounding areas, and law enforcement and fire response assigned to service areas.

Maintain and update proficiency of multiple computer software programs used to receive and dispatch calls.

Monitor security cameras, elevator, fire and panic alarm systems for all Beltrami County facilities and related agencies.

Maintains current standards of operation, terminology, contacts, and emergency / non-emergency policies and procedures; attend training to maintain certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the methods of operating the emergency and non-emergency communications system; thorough knowledge of dispatching procedures; thorough knowledge of FCC regulations and radio systems; thorough knowledge of Incident Command System; thorough knowledge of the geography of the county and location of important buildings; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to speak distinctly; ability to operate all communications equipment; ability to deal courteously with the public under stressful conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires walking and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and / or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and using of measuring devices; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Certification in BCA Portals, CPR / First Aid, Criminal History, First Responder, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Suicide Intervention, Crisis Negotiation within one year of hire.

Ongoing job specific training.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Beltrami county employees. Visit the Employee Benefits Summary under our website's for more information.

I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Beltrami County.

As a minimum qualification, do you have at least : (1) High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of work experience in any occupation OR (2) Two years of post-secondary education, preferably in communications officer (dispatch), law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, emergency medical services or nursing specializing in emergency room or emergency care AND two years of work experience (at least six months in one or more of the previously listed disciplines) OR (3) Four years of full-time equivalent experience working in communications / dispatch, corrections, law enforcement, emergency services or a related crisis assistance position AND an additional two years of work experience in any discipline.

What is your highest level of education completed?

What is the area of study?

If you selected "Other" above, please list your degree and area of study.

How many post-secondary semester credits have you earned?

Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working as a communications officer or dispatcher for a city, county, tribe, state, federal, or military facility. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If no, type N / A.

Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working for as a corrections officer, security guard, loss prevention worker, TSA agent, military police, park ranger or related law enforcement work. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working for as an Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Nurse, or Ambulance Attendant. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

Do you have experience as an intern and / or volunteer in a law enforcement establishment within the last 5 years? If yes, how much time did you put in at the facility?

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you intern / volunteer? If none, type N / A.

Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME experience working for as a dispatcher in a non-law enforcement setting. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

Are you certified in First Aid / CPR / AED?

If you answered "yes" to the question above, when does you certification expire? If no, enter N / A.

Are you a certified as an EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) in the State of Minnesota?

If you answered "yes" to the question above, where did you obtain your training and when does you certification expire? If no, enter N / A.

Please indicate your highest level of proficiency with LETG (Law Enforcement Technology Group) software :

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

If you are not familiar with LETG, what law enforcement software do you have experience with? If none, enter N / A.

In response to your answer above, what is your highest level of proficiency with the law enforcement software indicated?

Rate you level of experience working with enhanced 911 or 911 software.

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

Rate your level of experience with electronic mapping. (i.e. tracking objects, shipments, people, cell phones)

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If none, type N / A.

Indicate your keyboarding proficiency :

Do you have experience working in a high stress environment with potentially hostile customers?

In response to your answer above, with which employer(s) listed on your application did you earn the required work experience? If no, type N / A.

Required Question

Salary : $25 - $36