Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Sauk County Sheriff's Office
Agency City
Baraboo
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Sauk County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Telecommunicator/911 Dispatcher. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and helping others, this position could be an ideal fit. Successful candidates should possess above average computer and communications skills. All required training is provided through an extensive, progressive field training program. *Dispatchers currently work a 4 days on, 2 days off rotation schedule. This vacancy is for third shift (10:30pm to 6:30am). *Beginning on January 1, 2025, dispatchers will work a 5 days on, 2 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off rotating schedule.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Telecommunicator/ 911 is to perform emergency communications task for the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Essential duties include: • Answer emergency 911 calls from the general public, gather incident information, dispatches the appropriate emergency safety personnel such as police, fire, ambulance and other counties, and enters the call into the computer-aid dispatch (CAD) database for tracking. • Prioritize phone calls based on urgency, and maintain telephone contacts with callers during dangerous situations. • Document reports taken regarding juvenile runaways, warrant services, and other important situations, and forward the information to the appropriate personnel. • Utilize the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 131 dispatch center. • Track status of County Deputies, police, and other emergency personnel regarding availability, location, and work schedule. • Provide information to deputies and police regarding outstanding warrants, suspect/subject data, driver and vehicle information, and complaint investigations. • Enter missing persons, stolen vehicles, guns, articles, and various other items into the Transaction Information for the Management of Enforcement (TIME) System as required by the Wisconsin Department of Justice- Crime Information Bureau. • Monitor National Warning System (NAWAS) weather services, activate warning sirens and issue warnings to emergency personnel in Sauk and surrounding Counties. • Assist with setting up transportation for Chapter 51 commitments, inmates, suspects, detainees, and prisoner transports. • Test emergency personnel radio and paging system. • Perform monthly validation of Crime Investigation Bureau/National Crime Information Center (CIB/NCIC) Records. • Enter Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions into CIB/NCIC and validate for accuracy. • And other duties as assigned
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Candidates with previous dispatching experience in a similar agency may start at a higher wage step. Such placement must be discussed and approved prior to hire.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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 domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
- Ability to keyboard/type words per
minute:
Ability to keyboard/type words per minute30
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Online CritiCall skills testing must be completed prior to being invited to oral interview.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
1300 Lange Court
Baraboo, WI 53913
United States