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JEFFERSON COUNTY Communications Officer in BOULDER, Montana
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office is currently accepting applications for a fulltime Communications Officer (Dispatch/9-1-1) position. The position will be located at the Law and Justice Center in Boulder Montana. Communications Officers play a critical role in public safety and Law Enforcement. Communications Officers strive to make a positive impact on our small community. As a Communications Officer for Jefferson County, you will receive excellent training, benefits, and have potential for advance-ment. Communications Officers operate communications equipment 24/7/365, answer emergency & non-emergency calls from the general public, and dispatches the appropriate Law, Fire and EMS units using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems. Requirements: - 18 Years of age - High School Diploma - Must have or be able to obtain a Montana Driver?s License - This position requires the ability to speak English clearly - Must be of good moral character with no criminal record-? A background investigation, criminal history and pre-employment testing will be conducted Qualifications: - Prior Law Enforcement and computer experience pre-ferred but not required - Must successfully complete 14-week in-house training (to begin on first day of work). - Must successfully complete POST Public Safety Telecom-municator course within one year of hire. - Ability to type accurately at a minimum 25 wpm. - Be able to read and interpret maps and have an ade-quate knowledge of the geography of Jefferson County. - Must be willing and able to do shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and occasional over-time. - Must be willing to work well with others in a confined area for long periods of time without leaving the facility. Beginning wage: $22.08/HR Position open until filled Applications may be obtained at the Jefferson County Dispatch Center or the Jefferson County Website at https://jeffersoncounty-mt.gov/employment (Sheriff?s Department Application Form) or at the Sheriff?s Office located at 110 S Washington St Boulder, MT.