Sheriffs Telecommunicator

Hennepin County • Minneapolis, MN

391d • $65,250 - $81,742

About The Position

As a Sheriff's Telecommunicator, you will play a crucial role in providing non-emergency and 911 emergency public safety dispatching services. This position is essential for maintaining communication between the public and public safety organizations, ensuring responsiveness, compassion, and professionalism in high-stress situations.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to multi-task effectively during emergencies.
• Experience with computerized communication systems and dispatching protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in emergency dispatch or public safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming emergency, routine, and administrative calls and ask callers for pertinent police, fire, and/or medical information.
• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations; receive and transmit information and messages by radio or telephone to police, fire, and/or medical units.
• Operate multi-channel computerized communication console, multi-line phone system, Next Generation 911 emergency phone system, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.
• Coordinate activities for public safety units on various radio systems.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information from local, state, and national computerized data systems.
• Disseminate severe weather and disaster warning/watch information.

Benefits

• Full-time benefit earning position with competitive salary range.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed