Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Agency City
Portage
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
We are hiring a full-time 911 Dispatcher/Communication Operator. Come and join our team and start a new and exciting career!
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; related work experience preferably in operating two-way radio equipment, with strong computer and communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively multitask, simultaneously using multiple information systems. Must possess excellent moral character; be dependable; and be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, drug/alcohol screening, county residency is not required. Hire rate $24.710 - $28.234 per hour, based on experience and certification. Columbia County also offers the following incentives:
• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour weekend pay.
• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour nighttime shift differential premium pay.
• Columbia County provides great benefits for sick time, holiday time and vacation time.
• 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off.
Please include your responses to the 3 questions in Section 6 in the DJ-LE 330 application. Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter. Applications are accepted by email, human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov, fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901.
Application deadline is May 20, 2024, at 8am. Interviews to be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Top candidates will be contacted with an interview time.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Operates two-way short-wave radio equipment and all other communications and monitoring equipment in the Communications Center.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Long Term Disability
- Additional $2 per hour weekend pay
- Additional $2 per hour nighttime shift differential pay
- Great benefits for sick time
- Holiday time
- 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off
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
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
Contact Information:
112 E. Edgewater St.
PO Box 63
Portage, WI 53901
United States