Public Safety Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

Scott County Community Development Agency; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives for new hires up to $2000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scott County Community Development Agency in Shakopee, MN is hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators to receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests, dispatching appropriate providers to support public safety. The role operates 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires high accuracy and multi-tasking under pressure.

This position offers a structured selection process, typing speed assessments, and potential incentive bonuses totaling up to $2000 for new hires and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma/GED and one year of 911 Public Safety Dispatch experience OR two years of related work experience
• High school diploma/GED plus one or more years post-secondary education and six months of related work experience OR an Associate's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes all incoming 911 and non-emergency telephone calls for Scott County.
• Dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls for multiple departments and service providers in Scott County.
• Work is subject to a variety of shifts and schedules covering 365 day-a-year, 24 hours-a-day operation, including overtime.

Skills

Typing speed 40 wpm

Calm under pressure

Bilingual encouraged

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Scott County Community Development Agency in Shakopee, MN is hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators to receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests, dispatching appropriate providers to support public safety. The role operates 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires high accuracy and multi-tasking under pressure.

This position offers a structured selection process, typing speed assessments, and potential incentive bonuses totaling up to $2000 for new hires and