JOB Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for a Public Safety Telecommunicator I or II. The current opening is for a permanent, benefited position working an average of 40 hours per week.
Public Safety Telecommunicator I candidates will participate in an extensive training program designed to qualify them for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator II upon successful completion of the training and one year of employment.
Performs intermediate technical work receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching emergency service calls, receiving, recording, and forwarding non-emergency service calls, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Public Safety Telecommunications Supervisor.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator I: hiring range is $26.08 to $28.50 per hour with a full range of $26.08 to $33.03 per hour.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator II: hiring range is $29.30 to $32.02 per hour with a full range of $29.30 to $37.12 per hour.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience
Public Safety Telecommunicator I: Salary range $26.08 to $33.03 per hour
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High School Diploma or equivalent and
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Three years of work experience in any occupation.
Public Safety Telecommunicator II: Salary range $29.30 to $37.12 per hour
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Two years of post-secondary education, preferably in communications officer (dispatch), law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, emergency medical services or nursing specializing in emergency room or emergency care and
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One year or more of work experience (at least six months of which in one or more of the previously listed disciplines).
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Four years of full-time equivalent experience working in communications/dispatch, corrections, law enforcement, emergency services or a related crisis assistance position and
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An additional one year or more of work experience (at least six months of which in one or more of the previously listed disciplines).
Preference will be given for rapid data entry, report writing and multi-tasking experience. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Special Requirements
Certification in BCA Portals, CPR/First Aid, Criminal History, First Responder, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Suicide Intervention, Crisis Negotiation within one year of hire.
Ongoing job specific training.
Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening, psychological exam and background check.
