What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Tech position at McKenzie County?
Description
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
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%
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 Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.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.
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
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
- 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
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)
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.
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $3,200 - $22,500