25-08

***PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A BIG HORN COUNTY APPLICATION, DETAILS BELOW***

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

POSITION: Dispatcher– Full-time

LOCATION: Big Horn County Dispatch Center

SALARY: $21.00 per hour, plus benefits; Union Bargaining Unit position

DUTY HOURS: Full-time: possibility of rotating shifts of 40 hours per week; Intermittent: Hours vary

MAJOR DUTIES: Performs work in a dispatch center and receives requests from the public via telephone for emergency personnel or other agency services and transmits such requests for service to appropriate personnel in law enforcement, ambulance, fire, and other agencies; closely monitors all dispatched calls to ensure the security and safety of responding personnel; operates all law enforcement communications systems; records and maintains records of reported incidents; position is the first contact point for emergency services and frequently handles information dealing with life-or-death situations; may assist as a detention officer if needed. Other duties as assigned. Job description available upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS: Dispatcher applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent and never been convicted of a felony. Some work experience needed, preferably in an office setting dealing with the public; basic computer skills required; knowledge of the County desirable. Position requires that no visual, audio, or speech impairments exist that would interfere with effectively performing the duties and responsibilities as a dispatcher and requires substantial and constant contact with the public, fellow employees, and multiple agencies, often demanding tact and diplomacy, and maintaining confidentiality. Must be certified to access CJIN and be 9-1-1 certified within six (6) months of employment and become P.O.S.T. certified and EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) certified within twelve (12) months of employment; must maintain continuing education and re-certification requirements during employment. Must possess a valid Montana Driver License and must be an insurable driver.

Benefits: Full Time Employees: 6 employee health plans at no cost to employee. Three High Deductible plans-$0 cost to employees with up to $1,392 per year directed to a Health Savings Account for eligible employees. Affordable Vision and Dental plans. Montana Public Employee Retirement plan. Paid Vacation and Sick leave and Holidays. $25,000 of Life Insurance and affordable, voluntary, supplemental Life and AD&D insurance up to $100,000 upon health insurance enrollment. Free Wellness Screenings. Discounted Gym Membership. 10-11 paid Holidays per year. Intermittent Employees: pro-rated benefits.

TESTING: A written test and oral interview will be administered.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: The successful applicant must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a Big Horn County application to: County Courthouse, 121 3rd St W, Human Resources Office, Room 302; P.O. Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034. To get an application go to bighorncountymt.gov, click on the "Departments" tab, scroll down to "Human Resources" and print the "Public Safety Application.

DEADLINE: Applications are reviewed weekly until position is filled.

BIG HORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTHING IN THIS RECRUITMENT BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO GUARANTEE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU ARE CLAIMING PREFERENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,392