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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Portage
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Operates two-way short-wave radio equipment and all other communications and monitoring equipment in the Communications Center. Shifts are 12 hours in length, on a two-week rotating schedule, with every other 3-day weekend off (Pitman schedule).

The selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug/alcohol screening. Columbia County residency is not required. The initial hiring rate of pay is $25.52 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. 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.

• Great benefits for sick time, holiday time and vacation time.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$25.52
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Long Term Disability
  • Additional $2 per hour weekend pay
  • Additional $2 per hour nighttime shift differential pay
  • Great benefits for sick time
  • Holiday time
  • Vacation Time
  • 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off

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 driving record
  • 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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

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

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jamie Henriksen
Application Contact Title
HR Program Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
Columbia County Human Resources
Application Contact Address

112 E. Edgewater St.
P Box 63
Portage, WI 53901
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 742-9667
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 742-9802
Email
Application Contact Email
human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Submit:

Application Requirements

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