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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Port Washington
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

• Dispatchers work a revolving schedule; on five days, off two days, on four days, off two days.

• Shift extensions are possible.

• Dispatchers must be able to multitask and deal effectively with different personality types.

• They must remain in control of their own emotions so they can help the caller or victims remain calm.

• Candidates will train on all three shifts and will fill openings on second and third shifts.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as well as strong communication skills.

• Must have the ability to speak clearly and coherently.

• Must be proficient on a computer, with excellent data entry skills and have experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• Experience in radio dispatching preferred. Candidates will be required to participate in a situation based computer exam / Criticall.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$25.15
-
Salary Maximum
$32.14
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
  • Driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
  • Ability to keyboard/type words per minute:
    Ability to keyboard/type words per minute
    36

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Hannah Karnitz
Application Contact Title
Administrative Services Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

1201 S Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 284-8430
Email
Application Contact Email
hkarnitz@co.ozaukee.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
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