What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Telecommunicator - Part-time position at Todd County, MN?
Salary : $22.55 - $28.56 Hourly
Location : Long Prairie, MN
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 415D
Department : Sheriff's Office
Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Purpose of Position
This posting will remain open until filled.
The purpose of this position is to provide skilled communication by receiving requests and transmitting information to emergency and non-emergency agencies within the County. This position is responsible to maintain efficient communications between the public, law enforcement and other public service agencies.
Basic Performance Expectations of all Todd County Staff
- Serves as a positive example to other County personnel with regard to workplace actions, decisions, work skills, attitude and adherence to workplace policy and procedures.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is honest, fair and dependable.
- Embodies teamwork and cooperation within and across County departments and with the public.
- Communicates effectively with the Department Head and keeps supervisor apprised of important matters ongoing in the department.
- Respect all colleagues, co-workers, board members and the public and lead those around you to do the same.
- This position requires regular and timely attendance in accordance with the department schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Position Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. 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 an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education and Experience / Special Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; 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, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
2025 Todd County Summary of Benefits
The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. County contributions to health insurance may differ by collective bargaining agreement, please refer to your union contract. Group Health Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract / policy are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have questions about benefits, please contact the Administration Department at hr@co.todd.mn.us.
Health Insurance offered by Sourcewell - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from. The rates shown are effective 1 / 1 / 2025. 2025 HSA Maximum Contributions : Single $4,300 / Family $8,550, Catch-up contributions $1,000.
Disclaimer : 2025 employer and employee contributions to premiums are subject to determination as part of the 2025 collective bargaining process and subject to change.
Plan $1,650 / $3,300 High Deductible - 100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month
Single $1,037.00 / $0.00 / $125.00
Employee Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $621.00 / $125.00
Employee Spouse $1,500.00 / $912.00 / $125.00
Family $1,650.00 / $1,131.00 / $125.00
Plan $4,300 / $8,600 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month
Single $874.00 / $0.00 / $165.00
Employee Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $331.00 / $125.00
Employee Spouse $1,500.00 / $533.00 / $125.00
Family $1,650.00 / $694.00 / $125.00
Plan $8300 / $16,600 High Deductible -100% & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contribution per Month / Employee Cost per Month / HSA Employer Contribution per Month
Single $713.00 / $0.00 / $165.00
Employee Child(ren) $1,225.00 / $44 / $125.00
Employee Spouse $1,500.00 / $158.00 / $125.00
Family $1,650.00 / $262.00 / $125.00
Dental Insurance offered by Health Partners
Monthly Cost
Employee $40.14
Employee 1 $80.27
Family $120.43
Vision Insurance offered by Avesis
Monthly Cost
Employee $6.03
Employee 1 $10.53
Family $15.64
Flexible Spending Accounts offered by Select Account
Plan options include medical reimbursement and dependent day care FSAs as well as pre-tax deductions of medical and dental insurance premiums. Actual cost of pre-tax deductions is an average of 27% - 39% depending you're your bracket.
Life Insurance offered by Lincoln Financial
Term life offered at no cost for $20,000 basic life / ADD insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category :
Age of Employee Your Monthly Cost or Spouse per $1,000
Under age 25 $.057
25 - 29 $.057
30 - 34 $.057
35 - 39 $.095
40 - 44 $.114
45 - 49 $.162
50 - 54 $.238
55 - 59 $.428
60 - 64 $.646
65 - 69 $1.226
70 - 74 $1.976
Child Life : $1.30 per month $15,000
PERA Term Life
Voluntary supplemental decreasing term life offered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota that may be continued into retirement, $16.00. See for additional information.
Short Term Disability offered by Lincoln Financial
Protect your income for the 1st three (3) months of disability. Rates vary by age category and you select your level of coverage from weekly benefits of $100 - $2,000 in $100 increments, not to exceed 60% of weekly gross earnings.
Long Term Disability offered by Lincoln Financial
Protect your income beginning the 4th month of a disability and benefits are payable for injury, sickness or pregnancy up to your normal retirement age, as defined by Social Security. You may elect any level of coverage, in increments of $100 between $500 and $5,000 per month, provided you don't insure more than 60% of your monthly income.
Deferred Compensation
Pre-tax 457(b) and post-tax IRA programs available.
PERA Pension Plan
Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA); the following contributions are mandated by state law :
Coordinated Correctional Plan Law Enforcement
County Contribution : 7.50% 8.75% 17.70%
Employee Contribution : 6.50% 5.83% 11.80%
PERA handbooks are available at
Minnesota State Retirement Systems (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
A post retirement health care savings plan is an employer sponsored program that allows employees to save money to pay medical expenses and / or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.
Group Voluntary Plans Available through Cigna
Full details available at the time of hire.
Paid Vacation
Employees earn vacation as follows :
Hours earned
Years of Service Per month
1 thru 3 8
4 thru 5 10
6 thru 10 12
11 thru l5 14
16 thru 20 17
21 thru 24 18
25 19
See applicable union labor agreement for vacation schedule, some accrue per pay period. Employees may carry over up to 192 hours of available vacation per year.
Paid Sick Leave
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month and may accrue up to 1040 hours (6 months) paid leave.
Paid Holidays
New Years Day
President's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
Christmas Day
New Years Eve Day (4 hours) - unless holiday falls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
Funeral Leave
Paid funeral leave of absence up to 40 hours.
AFFINITY PLUS Credit Union
Financial Services including competitive loan rates, VISA, Savings Clubs, bill payments, investments and other services.
Fitness Room
The Todd County Wellness Committee sponsors a fitness room available to County employees and their immediate family members.
Minnesota Benefit Association
Serving Minnesota makes you a member of the association, rewarding you with great services and savings, including : Student Scholarships, Life Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, etc. See pr 800.360.6117
Verizon Wireless Discount
As a benefit of your employment with Todd County, you may be eligible for a discount for Verizon Wireless service and equipment. go to for more information.
Do you have a high school diploma of GED?
What is you level of education?
If you answered that you have a degree in the question above, briefly describe your degree and field of study.
Are you CPR / First Aid Certified?
Are you CJIS certified?
Are you Bilingual? (English / Spanish)
Do you have prior experience at a call center or as a dispatcher?
Do you have previous experience working with emergency services?
Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation?
If you claimed Veteran's Preference above, do you have your DD214 to include as an attachment to this application?
Required Question
Salary : $23 - $29
