PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCHER

City-of-Minot; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher in the Dispatch Department. This is a full-time position with a starting hourly wage of $22.02 and an annual salary range of $45,799–$67,990.

Applicants must graduate from High School and have some experience with communications equipment, computer systems, and phone systems. An online Civil Service Exam is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School.
• Some experience in the use of communications equipment, computer systems, and phone systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Taking calls for service, monitoring emergency service radios and dispatching police, fire and EMS crews.
• Documenting information in the designated computer program.

Skills

Communications equipment

Computer systems

Phone systems

Education

High School diploma

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCHER

Full Time 43-000 Admin Supprt Minot, ND, US 1 Attachments

If you are interested in serving your community and making an immediate impact, we’re looking for you!

The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level position of Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher in the DispatchDepartment, with an application deadline of Thursday, September 10th 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.

All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Saturday, September 12th 2026.

Nature of Work

This is entry level communications work, which entails taking calls for service, monitoring emergency service radios and dispatching police, fire and emergency medical crews while documenting the information in the designated computer program. Must be able to pass a pre-employment hearing screening, drug screening, and a pre-employment background check.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from High School


• Some experience in the use of communications equipment, computer systems, and phone systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• The assigned salary range for Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 52, with an annual salary range of $45,799- $67,990, with a starting hourly wage of $22.02 per hour.


• This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position.


• This is a benefitted position. Please see the current City of Minot Benefits Guide for complete information. Information regarding the salary increase structure and any applicable promotional ladder or advancement structure is available in the current City of Minot Annual Pay Plan.

Questions?

Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.

Hr @minotnd.gov

EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission

Attachments (1)

PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR- Dispatcher.pdf