Communications Officer; Part Time

Martin County Law Enforcement Center, 201 Lake Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA

• Pay or shift range: $29.53 to $40.17. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Martin County is currently accepting applications for a part‑time Communications Officer!

The Communications Officer receives information requiring law enforcement, fire and/or medical responses and disseminates information via radio and/or phone to proper emergency or non‑emergency services and is responsible for carrying out the directives of the Sheriff by organizing, directing, planning and coordinating the operations of the Martin County communications system and use of the law enforcement records system.

Shift and hours may vary based on department needs.

• Provide initial contact for public safety calls, 911 emergency lines, administrative lines and radio traffic and determining priorities of calls and dispatch appropriate personnel including law enforcement, fire, rescue, ambulance or air ambulance.
• Know how to answer questions on a wide variety of topics or how to refer the calls. Handle angry, difficult, hysterical or uncooperative callers in a professional manner. Must be able to remain calm in an atmosphere of ever‑changing priorities and periods of high stress.
• Dispatch all emergency vehicles including law enforcement, fire, rescue, ambulance or air ambulance.
• Operate radio console receiving and transmitting messages. Respond to all law enforcement, fire department, and EMS radio traffic.
• Maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
• Continually perform at a high level of mental stability and professionalism. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously within critical time constraints and under the pressure of emergency conditions.
• Performs work on various computer systems, databases, and mapping software and other applications for data entry and information retrieval.
• Works rotating shift work during the days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available to work extended shifts and be subject to emergency callout(s).
• Receives and broadcasts emergency weather information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely and relay details accurately.
• Run the state computer for law enforcement, looking up driving records, license plates, criminal histories, and other records including knowledge of where to find Order for Protections, Harassment Restraining Orders, and DANCO’s.
• Check warrants on individuals for officers and jailers, enter warrants, stolen vehicles and other stolen property, and missing persons, etc.
• Contact on‑call human service workers, off‑duty officers and business key holders after business hours.
• Assist in training of new hires.
• Find addresses and phone numbers for law enforcement.
• Maintain court documents within the Sheriff’s Office Records System.
• Participate in continuing education and training sessions on appraisal methods, law changes, computer skills and other related matters. Ensure required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
• Perform other work‑related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.

• High School diploma or GED
• Less than one year of recent progressive experience along with the skills, knowledge and abilities required; or equivalent combined education and experience.

• Valid Driver’s License

• General knowledge of the geography of Martin County, including roads, streets and location of various landmarks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principals, techniques and practices of the public safety communications system.
• Must have demonstrated ability of tact, courtesy, good character and good judgment.
• Must be able to work effectively…