PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER

CARBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS HIRING

FULL-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER, RED LODGE, MT

POSITION : PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER

WAGE : Starting wage will be $23.72 / hr; after successful completion of a one-year probationary period, the salary will increase to $27.67 / hr.

JOB DESCRIPTION : The Public Safety Communication Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and prioritizing all emergency and non-emergency requests for service and for dispatching appropriate service providers in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Carbon County and the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. All work functions involve the use of computer technology, which requires a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multitasking. Work involves the exercise of independent judgment in receiving and transmitting law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and other emergency services information by emergency radio, telephone, and computer and determining what actions are necessary based on the call. This position must receive, record and transmit information accurately, timely and on a strictly confidential basis.

BENEFITS & SCHEDULE : Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental & vision insurance; county-paid life insurance; and vacation, sick & comp leave after the successful completion of the probationary period. Employer pays up to $1025 a month per employee toward health insurance premiums for FT employees. Schedule will vary to meet the requirements of the Dispatch Operations Center.

The first review of applications will be conducted for those received by Thursday, November 6, 2025, by 5 : 00 p.m. MDT . Interviews will be arranged after review of applications.

Position will remain open until filled.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and preemployment drug screening.

Carbon County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability. Please note in your application if you are claiming a Veterans preference under 39-29-103 MCA or a preference for disability status under 39-30-102 MCA.

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