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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Walworth County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Elkhorn
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Communications Officers, also known as 911 Dispatchers, are key members of the public safety team. As a Communications Officer you will be the first point of contact for a citizen needing police, fire, or EMS assistance in Walworth County. You will work in a fast‐paced team environment to provide mission support for first responder units in the field.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Consideration will be giving for placement on the pay table for those with prior dispatch experience.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$26.86
-
Salary Maximum
$35.31
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Scheduled Time Off
  • Personal Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short‐ and Long‐term Disability Insurance
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • On‐site Fitness Room
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
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
Other Notes
  • Pre‐psychological Law Enforcement Suitability
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Lisa Pohl
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Walworth County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

100 W Walworth Street
Po Box 1001
Elkhorn, WI 53121
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 741-7949
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(262) 741-7948
Email
Application Contact Email
pohl@co.walworth.wi.us
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
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