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COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (911 PUBLIC SAFETY)
Linn County, IA —Linn County, IA
- $30.56 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (911 PUBLIC SAFETY)

Linn County, IA
Linn County, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30.56 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
Free on-site fitness centers
100% County paid basic life insurance
12 paid holidays per year

Hourly Wage: $30.56

About the role:
Responsible for receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and routine calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services using telecommunication systems and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software. Coordinates with multiple agencies to ensure timely and accurate response, provide pre-arrival instructions, and maintain a strong commitment to public service and departmental procedures.

Essential Functions

Answers and triages emergency (911) and administrative phone calls using multi-line and telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) systems.
Dispatches law enforcement, fire, and EMS units using multi-channel radio systems with clear, concise communication.
Enters, updates, and maintains accurate call information in the computer-aided dispatching (CAD) system.
Provides pre-arrival instructions to callers as appropriate.
Monitors multiple radio frequencies and provide timely updates to field personnel.
Performs clerical duties including maintenance of wanted person records, protective orders, and criminal justice files.
Operates and monitors internal and external security cameras and alarm systems in County facilities.
Uses National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/state systems to perform record checks and responds to inquiries from law enforcement.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Participates in ongoing training and remain adaptable to technological and procedural updates.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in public safety communications preferred.

Shift

Floater - shifts vary

: Communications Operator Job Description

: Linn County Sheriff's Office - Communication Division Website

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

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