Dispatcher

Posting number: 2021-00440

Department: Sheriff

Job classification: 911 Dispatcher

Posting type: Open

Categories: 911 Telecommunications

Summary

DESCRIPTION: Sheriff Dispatchers are responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls for law
enforcement, fire and emergency medical services county-wide. Dispatchers determine nature and location of
emergency, priority, dispatches the appropriate agencies in accordance with well-established agency policies
and procedures, provides detailed call information to responding units, maintains status and awareness of all
unit locations and maintains a log of all aforementioned information. Dispatchers assist the public in the lobby
of the Sheriff’s Office. Dispatchers perform inquiries and criminal history checks for law enforcement county-
wide through NCIC and NCJIS systems, collects statistical data for reports, and updates and ensures the accuracy
of the database. Dispatchers operate the TIME System and other databases. Dispatchers enter, clear, maintain
and validate agency warrants, coordinate efforts with other agencies and maintain statistics on warrants and extraditions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum 20 years of age; U.S. citizen; no felony or domestic crime
convictions; high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have the
ability to work independently of others. In addition to basic office, computer and written skills, an ability to
promptly verbally communicate accurate information in stressful situations is essential. Upon employment,
completion of an on-the-job training program and related recertification requirements are necessary.
A complete job description is available on the Green County Sheriff’s website (https://wi-
greencounty.civicplus.com/198/Sheriff)).
Successful applicants may be required to complete an oral interview, written test and background investigation.
These requirements may be waived if currently employed and performing the described related duties
The successful candidate will be required to commit to, at least, a 12-week training period.

Supplemental information

STARTING WAGE: $26.68 – 28.04 (depending on experience and qualifications) + regular step increases; 40
hours per week, rotating schedule. Progressive wage scale and fringe benefits are included. $1/hour shift
differential for night shift and $2/hour for training officers. This job requires availability to work nights,
weekends and holidays. Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts.

If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Green County Sheriff. An equal opportunity employer, the County of
Green will not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admissions or access to or treatment of employment or in its programs,
services or activities. Green County requires a drug screening as part of its employment process. Upon hiring, a physical exam and a psychological exam is required.