911 Dispatcher​/Communications Officer

Position: 911 Dispatcher / Communications Officer I
| Open | Emergency Communications | $18.30 (Starting pay based on experience) | Full Time Posting Start Date
05/13/2026

Posting End Date Open Until Filled Descriptions Seeking  dependable, service-minded applicants for the position of 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer I. This is an opportunity to serve the community in a vital public safety role where calm communications, sound judgment, and teamwork make a difference every day.
911 Dispatchers are the critical link between the public and first responders. In this role, you will answer emergency and non-emergency calls, gather essential information, coordinate law enforcement, fire, and EMS response during active  the calm voice when every second matters.

RequirementsWE ARE SEEKING APPLICANTS WHO:

Stay calm under pressure

Communicate clearly and professionally

Listen carefully and make sound decisions

Can manage multiple tasks at once

Are dependable and team-oriented

Are comfortable using computers and technology

Are committed to teamwork, confidentiality, and public serviceTHIS ROLE MAY BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

Want work that matters

Prefer a structured, fast-paced environment

Are reliable and composed in difficult situations

Value teamwork and public service

Are looking for a stable career with purposeSCHEDULEEmergency communications operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

This position includes shift work, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

For the right person, shift work can offer:

Structured schedules

Weekday flexibilityA strong team environmentA meaningful alternative to a traditional 8-to-5 job Certificate NeededWHY JOIN DICKINSON COUNTY?

Serve your local community in a meaningful public safety role.

Join a professional, close-knit team.

Receive paid training.

Build a stable career with purpose

Work in a role where your judgment, communication, and dependability matter.

Earn County benefits, including retirement, health benefits and paid leave, subject to eligibility.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION Experience in dispatch, public safety, call centers, healthcare, customer service, or other fast-paced environments is helpful, but not required.

No dispatching experience necessary, will train the right candidate

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Must have a high degree of computer proficiency

BenefitsKPERS Retirement Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
11 Paid Holidays Deferred Compensation: KPERS 457 & Nationwide Supplemental Insurance Offered through: AFLAC or Guardian Basic Term Life Insurance
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