Dispatcher

Aberdeen, SD
Brown County Sheriff

Salary: $20.67 Hourly.

Essential Functions:

  • Must perform tasks necessary for the operation of a combined communication center serving: Fire Departments (urban and rural), County Sheriff’s Department, and Police Departments, Ambulance services (urban and rural), Careflight, and any other agency deemed necessary.
  • Receives emergency and non-emergency calls, including enhanced 911, and non-emergency calls from the public, dispatchers, and law enforcement agencies via telephone, radio systems, and CAD systems.
  • Calls are completed in accordance with established local procedures as governed by the Communications Council and the Federal Communications (FCC) Rules and Regulations.
  • Must operate computer terminals for specialized access with various automated data banks in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Assigns appropriate public safety personnel for routine and emergency calls for service.
  • Assists in training new personnel on an assigned basis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including notifying supervisor of concerns.