Dispatcher / Communications Clerk

Published 7:58 am Monday, October 9, 2017

Starting wage is $17.87 – $19.84/hour dependent upon education and experience.

FT union position working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Position is responsible for dispatching law enforcement, 911 and emergency vehicles and personnel within Mower County.

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Duties include: monitoring radio traffic of emergency personnel; dispatching of 911 calls and law enforcement personnel; provides information and assistance to callers according to department guidelines, dispatch procedures and routines; updates logs of dispatched calls, records, incidents and actions; conducts license checks, criminal history checks, missing person or stolen property checks; assists in maintaining department files, records, reports and provides clerical support within the department.

Position requires up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in business management, computers, clerical skills or communication or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Mower County offers an excellent benefit package including health, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Application, supplemental questions and a complete job description detailing the position are available at www.co.mower. mn.us or at Mower County Human Resources, 201 1st Street NE, Ste. 12, Lower Level; Austin, MN 55912 (507.437.9533).

Resumes will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Include supplemental questions form with application. Open until filled.

Qualified applications received by October 11, 2017 will receive priority consideration for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer