Public Safety Telecommunicator

Job Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? Join our 911 dispatch team as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I and play a vital role in keeping our community safe. As the first point of contact in emergencies, your quick thinking and communication skills will help save lives.

Dickinson, ND is one of the best‑kept secrets in the United States; we are a growing community with a vibrant economy. We have lots to offer, whether it is the outdoors, health care, education system, and a small‑town feeling with large‑town amenities.

The Dickinson‑Stark Communications Center serves as the primary PSAP for Stark County. Our Telecommunicators dispatch for police, fire, and EMS within the county.

Salary: $26.40 – $29.15 per hour, depending on qualifications (+ $1.00 night differential)

Schedule:

Rotating 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Health Benefits:

80%‑100% City‑paid health insurance, plus optional dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement: NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan + optional 457 plan

Time Off:
Vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and emergency closure leave

Support & Growth:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities

Want more info? Text a recruiter at 701‑690‑2739

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

1‑3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience

Hearing & Pre‑Employment Testing:
Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing, hearing screening and biannual hearing tests required. Hearing must meet industry standard hearing and testing guidelines.

License:
Valid driver’s license