Communications Tech - McKenzie County, ND : Job Details

Salary: $27.27 HourlyLocation : Law Enforcement Center - Watford CityJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400007Department: Sheriff's OfficeOpening Date: 02/12/2024 Description If you are interested in joining our team as Communications Tech, please visit our website at and complete the questionnaire Communications Technician under general supervision is responsible for receiving and disseminating emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching to appropriate responding personnel. General administrative work as well as data entry.Essential Job Functions

• Receive incoming telephone calls for Law Enforcement from all areas within McKenzie County
• Route calls to the proper authority
• Track units and maintain cognizant knowledge of all field units as to their status and location throughout the assigned shift
• Monitor, receive, and broadcast calls on multiple radio frequencies and dispatch required units according to established procedures
• Relay information and messages to field personnel as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Be of excellent moral character
• Obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise and pleasant manner in a variety of circumstances
• Excellent organizational skills and customer service
• Ability to follow written and verbal requests
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
• No misdemeanor convictions in the last three years
• No domestic violence convictions
• No felony convictions
• Eligible to receive ND CJIS and NCIC certification upon employment

Blue Cross Blue ShieldMedicalSingle: 100% paid for employeesSingle+Child(ren): $269.28 monthlyFamily: $397.80 monthlyDentalSingle: 100% paid for employeesFamily: $16.98 monthlyVisionSingle: 100% paid for employeesFamily: $4.32 monthlyVacation Time0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per yearOver 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per yearSick Time4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per yearRetirementMain Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%*Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)Flex AccountsTax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expensesLife InsuranceMcKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.OtherDeferred Income - 457BSimilar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.Supplemental InsuranceMetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.01 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

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