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Chouteau County Sheriff's Office Communications Officer 911 Dispatcher in Fort Benton, Montana

Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Communications Officers. Examples of daily work duties include receipt of emergency telephone calls; prioritization of emergency telephone calls; preparation and entry of official public safety reports in a Computer Aided Dispatch system; entry and retrieval of data; radio procedure and operation. The Chouteau County 911 Communication Center is a 24 hour a day operation; as a result, hours and days of work will vary. Upon successful completion of the training period, working overtime will be a common and frequent occurrence and is a condition of employment.Compensation: Hourly wage with shift differential pay with benefits, including health/life insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation leave per year. Sick leave accruals begin immediately, and vacations increase with longevity and are available to use after your first 6 months on the job.Requirements: Within one year of hire, the applicant must complete the Public Safety Basic Telecommunicator's course at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and obtain credentials to access criminal justice information in accordance with the Montana Department of Justice. Minimum Qualifications. Will also be required to obtain CPR certification, and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) qualification during training. This position requires a minimum of high school graduation or equivalent, the position requires the ability to speak clearly; verbally communicate under stressful, confused and/or hectic circumstances; record names and numbers rapidly and accurately; quickly recall details and vital information; consistently think clearly and respond quickly in a wide variety of emergency situations; work as a team member; establish and maintain good working relationships.

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