2026 Dispatcher Hiring List

Brainerd, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53697 - 80545

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Objective

This is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may contact Human Resource at or by email at for status updates.

Join our team as a Dispatcher and be on the forefront of ensuring the well-being of our countys residents by answering the call when there is need. Our 911 Dispatch Communications Officers play a vital role in providing swift and decisive emergency response by being the first point of contact responding to critical incidents by gathering essential information from callers and dispatching the appropriate assistance to the scene. Be the calm amid the storm and provide hope and reassurance that help is on the way.

The 911 Communications Officer operates a multiple line computerized telephone system receiving calls for emergency services and general assistance. Receives and broadcasts messages instructions and information to emergency response personnel over a computerized radio system. Operate the state and federal computer system accessing and inputting information. Operates a computer aided dispatch system that creates calls for service and tracks all officer activity. Operates a computerized mapping system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Answers incoming telephone calls obtains pertinent information prioritizes calls and disseminates information.
Read a map and relay accurate directions.
Assists public with directions upon request.
Determines appropriate type and number of personnel needed and dispatches it to accidents crime scenes and other critical incidents.
Remain calm think clearly and react quickly in emergency non- emergency situations.
Perform various tasks simultaneously.
Operates several computer systems to facilitate exchange of information.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and work effectively as part of a team.
Maintain a professional relationship with other agencies and the general public.
Follow directives.
Obtain sufficient information from callers and initiate accurate reports.
Make sound decisions and work without direct supervision.
Maintain s computer logs of all information received and broadcast to include times assigned officers nature of complaint case numbers etc.
Deals tactfully with persons who are in stressful situations.
Maintains knowledge of Federal communications Commissions rules and regulations.
Monitor alarm systems that indicate location of fire burglary or other emergency situations and reacting immediately to ensure proper response.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
Accurate keyboarding skills.
Three or more years work experience of similar nature and scope of responsibility.
Experience in computers and Windows applications.
Pass a background investigation conducted by the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office
Pass pre-employment medical physical and drug testing requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

Be NCIC & CJIS certified
Have prior experience or training in law enforcement dispatching.
Knowledge of civil and criminal law.
Ability to read maps.
Relay accurate directions.
Ability to perform various tasks simultaneously.
Be tactful with respect for the rights of others.
Have excellent hearing and verbal communications skills.
Must be able to function under stressful conditions.
Have extensive experience working with computers.
Must be able to follow directives.
Have good written communications skills.
Learn to operate radio communications equipment.
Make sound decisions and work without direct supervision.

Position ObjectiveThis is a continuous posting and applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Once a batch has completed the process the next batch will then be reviewed. This may result in a delay of receiving updates on your application. You may conta...

Position Objective

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Answers incoming telephone calls obtains pertinent information prioritizes calls and disseminates information.
Read a map and relay accurate directions.
Assists public with directions upon request.
Determines appropriate type and number of personnel needed and dispatches it to accidents crime scenes and other critical incidents.
Remain calm think clearly and react quickly in emergency non- emergency situations.
Perform various tasks simultaneously.
Operates several computer systems to facilitate exchange of information.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and work effectively as part of a team.
Maintain a professional relationship with other agencies and the general public.
Follow directives.
Obtain sufficient information from callers and initiate accurate reports.
Make sound decisions and work without direct supervision.
Maintain s computer logs of all information received and broadcast to include times assigned officers nature of complaint case numbers etc.
Deals tactfully with persons who are in stressful situations.
Maintains knowledge of Federal communications Commissions rules and regulations.
Monitor alarm systems that indicate location of fire burglary or other emergency situations and reacting immediately to ensure proper response.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
Accurate keyboarding skills.
Three or more years work experience of similar nature and scope of responsibility.
Experience in computers and Windows applications.
Pass a background investigation conducted by the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office
Pass pre-employment medical physical and drug testing requirements.

Desirable Qualifications