Jailer / Dispatcher Position & Eligibility List

The Jailer / Dispatcher position is responsible to maintain the safety and security of employees and inmates of the Wadena County Jail. Receives emergency and non-emergency requests from the public. Provide assistance and dispatch services for Law Enforcement, Fire and emergency medical services for the County.

Dispatcher Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including 911 calls from the public, dispatchers from other agencies and law enforcement agencies.
• Utilize telephone, radio systems and computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems.
• Processes, evaluates, and prioritizes calls and dispatches appropriate response in a timely manner.
• Maintains status and locations of Sheriff’s Office and other agency units.
• Knowledge of Wadena County geography, street and highway system, and location of significant areas of attention.
• Provides public point of contact for those coming directly to the Wadena County Sheriff's
• Office wanting to see officers, report crimes, and seeking help and referrals for a wide variety of situations.
• Creates and maintains various law enforcement reports, statistical records and databases.
• Monitors interior and exterior areas of jail and Courthouse via camera systems.
• Creates reports in the CAD system.
• Maintains accurate record entries for all calls for service.
• Accesses and enters data in state and national databases.
• Creates and maintains activity logs.
• Prepares administrative paperwork for data entry including warrants and protection orders.
• Operates visitation systems.
• Functions as field training officer (FTO) for new Dispatchers.
• Performs computer data entry.

Jailer Duties and Responsibilities :

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical and Mental Requirements

This job typically requires : sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, driving, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is moderate duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in office and jail environments. This position may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and uncooperative, aggressive or combative persons.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

The job posting will establish one current open Full-Time position and an eligibility list for future openings for Jailer / Dispatcher positions.  The creation of this eligibility list will replace all prior eligibility lists for this classification.

Applicants must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Wadena County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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