Public Safety Telecommunicator

Job overview

The Public Safety Telecommunicator works onsite in Austin, MN, in the Sheriff Office’s communications center on a rotating shift. Compensation is $27.66–$37.34 per year as stated in the listing. The role supports Mower County’s dispatch operations for police, fire, and EMS services. The dispatcher receives emergency calls and uses computer-aided dispatch and radio systems to coordinate appropriate responders. Calm, accurate call processing and clear communication help emergency resources respond to both emergency and routine situations.

What you'll do

• Receive emergency calls for service
• dispatch and coordinate police, fire, and EMS resources
• use computer-aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio and paging consoles
• process calls quickly, calmly, and accurately
• follow applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• maintain records and communicate clearly with the public and responders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public safety telecommunicator

mower county

austin mn

full-time

rotating shift

emergency dispatch

911 calls

police fire ems

computer-aided dispatch

radio communications

weekend night holiday premiums

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• MN PERA retirement
• weekend, night, and holiday premiums
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• onsite fitness room
• paid leave program
• employer-paid short-term disability.

Why this role

Rotating shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays; high school diploma or GED and three or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination, required.

About the employer

Mower County is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities. Sector: 92.