What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist/Dispatcher position at Boundary County?
12/2025Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Communication Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication and possess the ability to handle various tasks efficiently.
Position: Communication Specialist
Starting Wage: $21.23
Typical hours: 40 hours per week, various shifts. Must work weekends and holidays as required. TEMPORARY POSITION
Position Summary:
Monitors radios and answers telephone, including 911 system, and relays accurate and pertinent information to appropriate agency or agencies necessary to ensure a rapid and effective response. Enters data on all wanted, missing or runaway persons, protection orders, vehicles, stolen firearms and other information into nationwide law enforcement database, and provides information to law enforcement officers in the field on license registration, warrants and dangerous suspects to ensure officer safety.
Experience Required:
Experience in computer operation, data processing and general office skills. Education or experience in law enforcement practices and procedures preferred. Must pass ILETS / NCIC entry and inquiry test within six months of employment and maintain ILETS certification annually. Must attend two-week Basic POST Dispatch Academy during first year of employment and one-week advanced POST Dispatch Academy within 36 months of employment and attend other classes and seminars as required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a clear, strong voice and the ability to remain composed and professional under extremely stressful situations. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously and with constant interruption. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have above-average ability to gather information from a number of sources, render a rapid decision as to the most effective response, and communicate information accurately yet concisely. Must be able to remain on-station for extended periods, ensuring that the communications center does not go un-staffed.
Subject to attend various classes and seminars throughout the year, some involving spending nights away from home. UPON OBTAINING POST DISPATCH ACADEMY CERTIFICATION, salary will increase.50 an hour.
Closing Date: 04/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.23 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
