Emergency Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

This job requires commute or relocation to Custer, SD

The Custer County 9-1-1 Communications Center is accepting applications for Full-Time Emergency Dispatcher. Custer County offers an excellent benefit package and is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System.

Starting wage is $21.71 per hour for non-certified, and $22.65

per hour if currently South Dakota Certified / or at the time of obtaining State Certification. Shift Differential pay of $1.00 per hour between hours of 1800-0600.

Applicant must be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is open until filled.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK :

• Must perform tasks necessary for the operation of a combined communication center service : Fire Departments (urban and rural), County Sheriff's Department, Police Departments, Ambulance services (urban and rural), Life flight and any other agency deemed necessary.
• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls, from the public, dispatchers, and law enforcement agencies via telephone, radio systems and CAD systems.
• Calls are completed in accordance with established local procedures as governed by Communications Council and the Federal Communications (FCC) Rules and Regulations.
• Must operate computer terminals for specialized access with various automated data banks in compliance with applicable laws.
• Works in a confined area and remains seated for long periods of time entering data into various computer systems.
• Must be able to work different shifts with possible mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend as needed.
• Assigns appropriate public safety personnel for routine and emergency calls for service.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including notifying supervisor of any concerns.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Applications are available on the Custer County website at https : / / www.custercountysd.com / employment / or by contacting Amber Maidens, Custer County Human Resource Director, 420 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer, SD 57730. Phone 605-673-8134. Applicants must fill out and submit a 911 Telecommunicator Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Custer County is an equal opportunity employer.

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