Emergency Dispatcher

Salary: $21.71 per hour

Essential Functions:

• Must perform tasks necessary for the operation of a combined communication center service: Fire Departments (urban and rural), County Sheriff’s Department, Police Departments, Ambulance services (urban and rural), Life flight and any other agency deemed necessary.
• Receives emergency 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 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.
• Works in a confined area and remains seated for long periods of time entering data into various computer systems.
• Must be able to work different shifts with possible mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend as needed.
• Assigns appropriate public safety personnel for routine and emergency calls for service.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) will be the minimum level of education that will be considered.
• Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to learn law enforcement terminology and procedures.
• Must not have any felony convictions and pass a background check.
• Must successfully complete the state mandated 911 Basic Course within one year of hire.
• Ability to possess or be able to obtain a valid SD driver’s license.