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Communications Tech

McKenzie County, ND
Watford, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

If you are interested in joining our team as Communications Tech, please visit our website at https://mckenziesheriff.net/Careers 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 Shield

Medical

Single: 100% paid for employees

Single Child(ren): $269.28 monthly

Family: $397.80 monthly

Dental

Single: 100% paid for employees

Family: $16.98 monthly

Vision

Single: 100% paid for employees

Family: $4.32 monthly

Vacation Time

0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year

3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year

6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year

Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year

Sick Time

4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year

Retirement

Main Plan - County contributes 9.26%, Employee contribute 1%-3% - County will match

Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%

  • Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)

Flex Accounts

Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,200.00 annually for medical expenses

$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses

Life Insurance

McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.

Other

Deferred Income – 457B

Similar 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 Insurance

MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.

Salary : $3,200 - $22,500

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