Overview:

Join our team as a Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher and play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement operations. This position requires strong communication skills, quick thinking, and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.

Responsibilities:

- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public

- Dispatch first responders to various locations as needed

- Dispatch for multiple first responder agencies

- Provide critical information to first responders in the field

- Use phone systems for incoming and outgoing calls

- Enter data accurately into computer systems

- Analyze situations and prioritize responses accordingly

- Communicate clearly with first responders, and the public

- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

- Assist with emergency medical instructions over the phone when necessary

Requirements:

- Strong multitasking ability

- Proficient typing skills for data entry tasks

- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts calmly

- Familiarity with dispatching procedures is a plus

- Strong communication skills both written and verbal

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Join our team as a Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher and be part of a dedicated group committed to public safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person