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Communications Tech

McKenzie County, ND
Watford, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Salary : $27.27 Hourly

Location : Law Enforcement Center - Watford City

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400007

Department : Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2024

Description

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Communications Technician under general supervision is responsible for receiving and disseminating emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching to appropriate responding personnel. General administrative work as well as data entry.

Essential Job Functions

  • Receive incoming telephone calls for Law Enforcement from all areas within McKenzie County
  • Route calls to the proper authority
  • Track units and maintain cognizant knowledge of all field units as to their status and location throughout the assigned shift
  • Monitor, receive, and broadcast calls on multiple radio frequencies and dispatch required units according to established procedures
  • Relay information and messages to field personnel as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Be of excellent moral character
  • Obtained a high school diploma or GED
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise and pleasant manner in a variety of circumstances
  • Excellent organizational skills and customer service
  • Ability to follow written and verbal requests
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
  • No misdemeanor convictions in the last three years
  • No domestic violence convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Eligible to receive ND CJIS and NCIC certification upon employment
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    Medical

    Single : 100% paid for employees

    Single Child(ren) : $269.28 monthly

    Family : $397.80 monthly

    Dental

    Single : 100% paid for employees

    Family : $16.98 monthly

    Vision

    Single : 100% paid for employees

    Family : $4.32 monthly

    Vacation Time

    0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year

    3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year

    6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year

    Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year

    Sick Time

    4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year

    Retirement

    Main Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%

    Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%

  • Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies / Corrections)
  • Flex Accounts

    Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses

    5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses

    Life Insurance

    McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.

    Other

    Deferred Income - 457B

    Similar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.

    Supplemental Insurance

    MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.

    Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

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