Jailer​/Dispatcher Position & Eligibility List

Jailer/Dispatcher Position

Salary Range $25.18 - $34.32 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day and Night Rotation Education Level High School Diploma/GED

We are accepting applications for the Wadena County Sheriff's Office for two (2) full-time positions and creating an eligibility list that will expire in one year on July 7, 2027. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on August 2nd, 2026.

The Jailer/Dispatcher position is responsible to maintain the safety and security of employees and inmates of the Wadena County Jail. Receives emergency and non-emergency requests from the public. Provide assistance and dispatch services for Law Enforcement, Fire and emergency medical services for the County.

• Receives and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including 911 calls from the public, dispatchers from other agencies and law enforcement agencies.
• Utilize telephone, radio systems and computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems.
• Processes, evaluates, and prioritizes calls and dispatches appropriate response in a timely manner.
• Maintains status and locations of Sheriff's Office and other agency units.
• Knowledge of Wadena County geography, street and highway system, and location of significant areas of attention.
• Provides public point of contact for those coming directly to the Wadena County Sheriff's Office wanting to see officers, report crimes, and seeking help and referrals for a wide variety of situations.
• Creates and maintains various law enforcement reports, statistical records and databases.
• Monitors interior and exterior areas of jail and Courthouse via camera systems.
• Creates reports in the CAD system.
• Maintains accurate record entries for all calls for service.
• Accesses and enters data in state and national databases.
• Creates and maintains activity logs.
• Prepares administrative paperwork for data entry including warrants and protection orders.
• Operates visitation systems.
• Functions as field training officer (FTO) for new Dispatchers.
• Performs computer data entry.

Jailer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the control, safety, observation and supervision of inmates.
• Ensure the maintenance of security, operational rules, and policies of the Jail.
• Performs inmate wellness checks.
• Receive arrestees that are brought to the jail by Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Manages booking and release processes for arriving and leaving inmates.
• Manages the flow of nurses, programs, attorney visits, probation officer meetings, law enforcement, clergy etc.
• Manages jail cleaning coordinating inmate and jail workers.
• Maintains order in the jail, with the authority to discipline inmates, when needed.
• Intervenes in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
• Administers prescription and non-prescription medications to inmates.
• Function as a field training officer (FTO) for new Jailers.
• Provides daily care and communications with inmates.

• Maintains knowledge of relevant department policies and procedures.
• Attends trainings and continuing education as required.

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement terminology and procedures.
• Ability to effectively use a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow data practices requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile or aggressive persons.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work assigned schedule in a 24/7 work environment.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors generally set operating benchmarks, goals and objectives.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents and moderate analytical ability in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions, using generally prescribed procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.