Spink County 911 Dispatcher
Full-Time
Spink County 911 Dispatcher
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Spink County Sheriff Department
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: March 21, 2025
Apply By: May 1, 2025
Industry: Spink County
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $23.79 per hour
Education Level: High School
Spink County Sheriff Department 911 Dispatcher
- Starting pay: $23.79 per hour.
- Scheduled raises at 6 months, 1 year, and 18 months.
- Shift differential pay for varying hours worked. Double time holiday pay. ;State retirement benefits.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
Training:
On-the-job training will be provided to ensure all necessary skills and knowledge for the role are acquired.
How to Apply:
Complete the job application available on the Spink County website: Application for Employment
Responsibilities
The 911 Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and processing emergency and non-emergency calls, gathering essential information, and dispatching the appropriate emergency services, including law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make rapid, effective decisions in high-stress situations.
- Strong multitasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with computers, dispatch software, and other related technologies.
- Capacity to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, hearing test, dispatch certification, and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Prior experience in emergency dispatch, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or a related field.
- Current dispatch certification, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), and CPR certification.
Documents
Spink County Sheriff Department
210 East 7th Avenue
Redfield, SD 57469
US
Redfield, SD 57469
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