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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Portage County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Stevens Point
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The Communication Center answers emergent 911 phone lines, non-emergent phone lines and monitors over 20 radio channels. Dispatch services are provided for Portage County Sheriff's Office, Stevens Point and Plover Police Departments as well as 33 EMS and Fire Agencies. Additional duties include; researching information for law enforcement agencies, entering warrants, entering missing persons, entering stolen vehicles/property, and entering restraining orders.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$22.28
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jenny Yenter
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Advisor
Application Contact Agency
Portage County
Application Contact Address

1462 Strongs AVenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 343-6370
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(715) 343-6274
Email
Application Contact Email
yenterj@co.portage.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application

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