Public Safety Dispatcher - Calm Under Pressure, Save Lives

County-of-Goodhu; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Goodhue County is seeking a Public Safety Telecommunicator in Red Wing, MN for full-time duty. This role delivers critical emergency communications between the public and law enforcement, fire and EMS, ensuring accurate, timely information transmission.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to type 40 WPM. Training includes ARMER CAD/RMS systems, with shift work including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in high-volume customer service.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled emergency communications to law enforcement, fire and EMS.
• Transmit accurate information to public safety partners.
• Maintain calm, professional communication under pressure.

Skills

High school diploma

Customer service

Computer skills

Typing 40 WPM

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

RMS

ARMER radio system

Job description

Goodhue County is seeking a Public Safety Telecommunicator in Red Wing, MN for full-time duty. This role delivers critical emergency communications between the public and law enforcement, fire and EMS, ensuring accurate, timely information transmission.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to type 40 WPM. Training includes ARMER CAD/RMS systems, with shift work including nights and holidays.