What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Dispatcher position at Wilkin County?
The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a dispatcher/jail control position. Applications may be obtained online at www.wilkincounty.gov or the Wilkin County County Administration Office at 505 S. 8th Street in Breckenridge. Any questions can be directed to County Administration at 218-643-7177.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The right candidate will be a dependable individual who is able to multi-task and has an interest in the law enforcement field. A high school diploma or equivalent and computer knowledge are required. Training is provided.
Duties include, but are not limited to, answering 911 emergency calls, answering all multi-line business/administrative phone calls, radio communications, ambulance, fire and rescue paging, initial reports, logging all phone and radio communications, visually monitoring jail inmate activities via security cameras and occasional searching of inmates once trained.
2024 Starting salary is $23.68 per hour with career advancement up to $32.79 per hour with an EXCELLENT benefit package.
Background check required prior to employment.
Wilkin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.86 - $34.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $34