About the Department

Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Telecommunicator/911 Dispatcher.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and helping others, this position could be an ideal fit. Successful candidates should possess above average computer and communications skills. All required training is provided through an extensive, progressive field training program.

The purpose of the Telecommunicator/ 911 is to perform emergency communications task for the Sauk County Sheriff's Office.

**Dispatchers will work a 4 days on/2 days off rotating schedule.

**This vacancy is for third shift (10:30pm to 6:30am).

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at 608-355-4887 or [email protected]

Position Duties

• Answer emergency 911 calls from the general public, gather incident information, dispatches the appropriate emergency safety personnel such as police, fire, ambulance and other counties, and enters the call into the computer-aid dispatch (CAD) database for tracking.
• Prioritize phone calls based on urgency and maintain telephone contacts with callers during dangerous situations.
• Document reports taken regarding juvenile runaways, warrant services, and other important situations, and forward the information to the appropriate personnel.
• Utilize the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 131 dispatch center.
• Track status of County Deputies, police, and other emergency personnel regarding availability, location, and work schedule.
• Provide information to deputies and police regarding outstanding warrants, suspect/subject data, driver and vehicle information, and complaint investigations.
• Enter missing persons, stolen vehicles, guns, articles, and various other items into the Transaction Information for the Management of Enforcement (TIME) System as required by the Wisconsin Department of Justice- Crime Information Bureau.
• Monitor National Warning System (NAWAS) weather services, activate warning sirens and issue warnings to emergency personnel in Sauk and surrounding Counties.
• Assist with setting up transportation for Chapter 51 commitments, inmates, suspects, detainees, and prisoner transports.
• Test emergency personnel radio and paging system.
• Perform monthly validation of Crime Investigation Bureau/National Crime Information Center (CIB/NCIC) Records.
• Enter Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions into CIB/NCIC and validate for accuracy.
• And other duties as assigned

Required Working Hours
Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Emergency on call may be needed. Compensation beyond normal hours will be subject to applicable state and federal regulations

Other Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications:

Become TIME certified within 6 months of start date. Become a Notary Public within 6 months of start date.

Preferred:

Any form of law enforcement or emergency services experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

Become a part of the Sauk County team!

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

Have Student Loans? Work for Sauk County and get assistance! Working for a government entity gets you a spot on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Our work-life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.

Agency Information

Employer: Sauk County
Address: 505 Broadway

Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913
Phone: 608-355-4887
Website: http://www.co.sauk.wi.us