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911 Dispatcher

Employer
Scott County
Location
Scott County, Minnesota
Start date
Jul 19, 2019
Closing date
Aug 19, 2019

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Category
Customer Service, Government, Other
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Apply today to be the first point of contact when someone calls 911 and be the link between individuals needing help and the officers in the field. A 911 Dispatcher is responsible for receiving & prioritizing all emergency & non-emergency requests for service & for dispatching appropriate service providers. This is a position of critical importance for community & public safety, operating 24/7 including nights, weekends, & holiday shifts. This position is fast-paced, multi-task oriented, & demands quick decisions when helping people in emergency situations.

MQs: Requires equivalency of high school graduation & 1 year of 911 Public Safety Dispatch experience OR 2 years of work experience in multi-tasking environment. Emergency dispatching experience within the last 7 years is highly desired. One must type at least 45 wpm & remain calm in an atmosphere of changing priorities & periods of high stress. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. 

Hiring Range: $23.71/hr. to $34.08/hr.– DOQ.

Selection: Selection based on MQs/rating of training & experience. Candidates meeting MQs who pass a typing test will be forwarded to the hiring manager for additional assessments and interview. Final selection will include assessment tests, oral interview, background investigation, physical & hearing exam, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and approval by the County Board. Closing: Open until filled. This is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may contact Employee Relations at 952-496-8403 for status updates.

Apply Online:  https://www.scottcountymn.gov/jobs.  

EOE   Let’s work together.

Company

Scott County is a progressive-thinking public sector employer with 650 employees. We are located 25 miles SW of Minneapolis in downtown Shakopee.

Scott County is among the fastest growing counties in the nation. What an exciting time to be part of our GROWING organization! As an employer, we offer:

* flexible work schedules

* competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package

* a clean and friendly work environment

* and much more!

Scott County is committed to employee training and professional development -- and has resources earmarked for this purpose. In addition to being a recognized family-friendly organization, Scott County has initiated an array of programs and policies that encourage all employees to seek a balance in their work and their lives.

Working in the public sector, you can -- and will -- make a difference in peoples’ lives. We are a people-oriented service industry, dedicated to delivering quality public services to all citizens in an effective, professional, and efficient manner.

Consider joining the workforce in Scott County today. You'll be glad you did!

Compensation: It is the policy of Scott County that fair and equitable compensation shall be provided to employees for services rendered, and employees should be provided competitive rewards for achievement. The Compensation Plan shall promote the service-oriented performance philosophy of the County and recognize employee performance in relation to established behavioral criteria and the achievement of pre-established goals and objectives.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. This package includes:

  • HealthPartners Health Insurance Single, two-party, or family plan options available
  • Delta Dental Insurance Single or family plan options available.
  • ReliaStar Life Insurance $10,000 County-paid coverage
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Health Care and Daycare Accounts
  • Long Term Disability
  • An Employee Assistance Program, PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) - A retirement system for county and local government employees set-up in 1931 by the MN Legislature.

Other Great Benefits Available:

  • Affinity Plus (credit union)
  • U.S. Government Savings Bonds
  • VALIC - Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Minnesota Benefit Association Insurance
  •  PERA Term Life Insurance
  • Nationwide Retirement Solutions - Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Safety & Wellness Team
  • Organizational commitment to employee training and development
  • Free parking

Time-Off: 10 paid holidays per year. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave and Vacation and Sick Leave programs for eligible employees (21 to 33 days per year).

Company info
Website
Location
200 4th Ave W
Shakopee
Minnesota
55379
US

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