McKenzie County

Communications Tech

Watford City, ND (On-site)

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 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. 01 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts? Yes No Required Question