Emergency 911 Dispatcher — High-Impact Public Safety

Le Sueur County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

Job summary

Le Sueur County is seeking a full-time 911 Telecommunicator in the Sheriff’s Office to coordinate incoming 911 communications and support public safety personnel. The role includes dispatching fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services, monitoring ARMER radio systems, and using CID and records systems with discretion under supervision.

The position requires high school diploma, CPR/First Aid and T-CPR certifications, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• CPR/first aid, first responder and defibrillator certification.
• Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation and background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota.
• Must be able to type proficiently.
• Must obtain and maintain Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR) training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Receives emergency and non-emergency 911 calls and texts. Performs multiple tasks simultaneously within critical time constraints and under pressure of emergency conditions.
• Dispatches appropriate personnel from fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services. Monitors and operates multiple ARMER radio talk groups and conventional radio channels.
• Operates multiple computerized mapping systems and assists responding units with directions to scenes.
• Operates computer aided dispatch and records management system; creates and enters necessary information and keeps a log of radio and telephone traffic.
• Enters, modifies, cancels, and queries missing persons and stolen property through local, state, and national computer systems; queries criminal histories.
• Operates and activates the community notification system and IPAWS for emergencies; sends alerts to the public.
• Provides CPR instructions over the phone when needed.
• Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Trains and mentors new staff and participates in professional development.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

First Responder

Defibrillator certification

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates/technical degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Le Sueur County is seeking a full-time 911 Telecommunicator in the Sheriff’s Office to coordinate incoming 911 communications and support public safety personnel. The role includes dispatching fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services, monitoring ARMER radio systems, and using CID and records systems with discretion under supervision.

The position requires high school diploma, CPR/First Aid and T-CPR certifications, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks.