Part-time Dispatcher

Position:Dispatcher

Location:Pine County Sheriff's Office

Union: AFSCME Corrections/Dispatch Unit

FLSA status: Non-Exempt, Part-time

Essential Functions:

• Answers all 911 emergency and non-emergency calls in the County Dispatch Center.
• Creates calls for service in the CAD (computer aided dispatch) system and determines their level of priority for dispatch.
• Dispatches police, fire, ambulance, and/or air ambulance serves.
• Assists officers with running license plates, driver's licenses, warrants check, probation checks and criminal histories
• Confirms any outstanding warrants with the appropriate agencies and alerts officers and jail staff.
• Monitors all frequencies on the 800-megahertz radio system and relays information to officers and other agencies as needed; maintains radio contact with all deputies, fire, EMS and other law enforcement personnel such the state patrol, DNR and neighboring counties.
• Enters warrants, missing persons and stolen goods into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC); enters warrants, stolen goods into the Pine County records management system (RMS).
• Performs monthly Civil Defense Siren Testing and testing of the Pine County Emergency Paging System
• Runs criminal history inquiries, through the BCA, for new permit to purchase and permit to carry guns and renewals.
• Monitors cameras, access doors, and panic alarms for the Pine County Courthouse premise; maintains and updates the 911 phone system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of County and departmental policies, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of map reading and interpretation, CAD documenting, thorough of standard office equipment, Armer radio 800 megahertz radio system, Sentinel 911 phone system; general knowledge of standard office software, Beacon, Odyssey (court software) thorough knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, Records Management System (RMS) software, PsPortals (browser based public safety program (BCA); ability to make arithmetic calculations; ability to type minimum of 40 wpm; ability to speak clearly and concisely; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to remain calm under pressure; ability to deal with individuals experience stress or trauma; ability to multi-task; general knowledge of Minnesota Offense Code.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and;
• Ability to type 40 WPM and;
• Ability to pass background check and;
• A valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:
Moderate experience as a dispatcher. Technical degree in communications.

Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule for position: part-time hours fluctuating between 0-40 hours per week.

Why Pine County?

• Medical Insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental Plan Options
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
• Group Decreasing life
• Vision
• Generous time Off including PTO, comp time, personal days and 2.5X holiday pay
• Shift Differentials/bonuses

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Benefits for part time staff are calculated at a pro-rata percentage based on hours worked compared to full-time.

Pine County is the fastest growing county in Minnesota and known for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Come work with us in the 'middle of it all'.

Classification:

Dispatcher

Pay Grade:

Grade 7; $ $31.29/hour

Rating Method:

The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection

Closing Date:

Sunday, February 1st