Top 1 Public Safety Telecommunicators Jobs in Mankato, MN

911 Telecommunicator
Blue Earth County —Mankato, MN
- $61,588.80 - $86,278.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance

Check out these similar jobs

Based on your search for Public Safety Telecommunicators jobs.

911 Telecommunicator
Blue Earth County —Mankato, MN
Communicates with emergency responders and queries driver's licenses, license plates, and related searches. Receives emergency and non-emergency 911 calls and…
$61,588.80 - $86,278.40 a year
Public Safety Telecommunicator - Rice/Steele 911 Dispatch Center
Rice County —Owatonna, MN
Answer incoming calls (radio and telephone). Responsible for exercising independent judgment to solicit, identify, assess, evaluate, prioritize, summarize and…
$28.37 - $39.97 an hour

Show more similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Experienced 911 Dispatcher
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Processes telephone calls, analyzes situations rapidly and accurately, determines…
$31.02 - $36.42 an hour
8d

I want to receive the latest job alert for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Mankato, MN

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

Public Safety Telecommunicators jobs near Mankato, MN

Telecommunicator jobs in Pitt County, NC

911 Telecommunicator jobs in Birmingham, AL

Telecommunicator jobs in Minnesota

Police Telecommunicator Cmpd jobs in Charlotte, NC

Telecommunicator jobs in Raleigh, NC

911 Telecommunicator jobs in Boston, MA

Telecommunicator jobs in Dayton, TX

Telecommunicator jobs in Dolton, IL

911 Telecommunicator

Blue Earth County -
Mankato, MN

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$61,588.80 - $86,278.40 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Typing

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Center Administrator, the 911 Telecommunicator supports the mission of the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office by providing quality services that promote and protect the safety, security, and well-being of all the people in our community. This position is responsible for coordinating incoming 911 communications and other activities to support public safety personnel in the interest of public safety. The position will receive emergency and non-emergency 911 calls from the public and dispatch, monitor, and respond to public safety personnel.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receives emergency and non-emergency 911 calls and texts. Performs multiple tasks simultaneously within critical time constraints and under pressure of emergency conditions. Responds to requests for service requiring law enforcement, medical, fire, and/or rescue services per established policies. Gathers and evaluates relevant information from all available sources to establish priorities as outlined in the standard operating procedure manual. Provides public service information including weather/road conditions and makes referrals to mental health resources and other public/governmental agencies as appropriate.
Dispatches appropriate personnel from fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services. Monitors and operates multiple ARMER radio talk groups and conventional radio channels. Receives and processes officer requests for various services and updates responding units regarding status, location, and pertinent information throughout the duration of an incident. Uses various systems to page emergency responders and conduct pager tests. Communicates with emergency responders and queries driver's licenses, license plates, and related searches.
Operates multiple computerized mapping systems. Assists responding units with directions to scenes and monitors the location of emergency response vehicles from law enforcement, fire departments and ambulance services.
Operates computer aided dispatch and records management system. Creates and enters necessary information into the dispatch system and keeps a log of radio traffic/telephone traffic. Enters and removes arrest warrants and looks up previous incidents.
Enters, modifies, cancels, and queries missing persons and stolen property through local, state, and national computer systems. Queries and interprets criminal histories. Enters, modifies, cancels, and queries various alerts including attempts to locate and Keep Our Police Safe (KOPS) alerts.
Operates and activates the community notification system and the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) for emergency and non-emergency situations. Sends alerts to the public when in imminent danger or during emergencies that may affect the public's health, safety, or welfare.
Operates the Mobile Data Computer. Assists with troubleshooting computer system problems.
Operates internal and external security systems and alarms. Monitors various camera systems and monitors emergency man-down system. Controls door locks, gates, garage doors and monitors duress alarms throughout the Justice Center.
Provide caller with instructions for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) over the phone when needed.
Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
Engages positively with both internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, representatives from other organizations, and the public.
Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides credible testimony in court. Attends and testifies in criminal and civil court proceedings. Represents the interests of the county, state, and federal government. Makes a verbal account for observations, actions, and findings while performing official duties.
Trains and mentors new staff as requested.
Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior dispatch or customer service experience.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must complete pre-employment personnel evaluation profile assessment.
Must be able to type proficiently.
Must not have had local, state of Minnesota, or federal law enforcement database access revoked or suspended and must beable to obtain and maintain access authorizations to local, State of Minnesota, or Federal law enforcement databases necessary toperform the essential functions of the position.
Must complete MN BCA 2-day Basic Operator Training within 6 monthsof start date (in-person or virtual).
Must complete Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR)training/certifi cation prior to completion of training.
Must obtain and maintain all requirements for certifi cation as requiredby the State of Minnesota for 911 Telecommunicators.
Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data should be strictly limited to whatis necessary to fulfi ll job responsibilities. While accessing these data,the employee should take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorizedaccess by individuals without a work-related reason. Once the work-related purpose is complete, non-public data must be securely storedin accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK

All hours of work are structured to meet call for service demands and the needs of the public served.
Full-Time
Involves a rotating shift, which under normal condition results in a 40-hour work week. Full Time Dispatchers bid for shifts by seniority. During training, new employees will be scheduled time on shifts and may be assigned to training outside of normal work hours that will be mandatory. Overtime, day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours are required.
Part-Time
Variable hours, typically at least 20 hours, but not to exceed 29 hours per week. Day, evening, night, holiday, and weekend hours will be required. Part-time personnel are scheduled for regular hours.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

Public Safety Telecommunicators jobs in Mankato, MN

911 Telecommunicator

Check out these similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Mankato, MN

Explore jobs in more locations

DESCRIPTION

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

HOURS OF WORK

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected