Communications Tech

Communications Tech

Under general supervision, the Communications Technician is responsible for receiving and disseminating emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching to appropriate responding personnel. General administrative work as well as data entry.

• Receive incoming telephone calls for Law Enforcement from all areas within McKenzie County
• Route calls to the proper authority
• Track units and maintain cognizant knowledge of all field units as to their status and location throughout the assigned shift
• Monitor, receive, and broadcast calls on multiple radio frequencies and dispatch required units according to established procedures
• Relay information and messages to field personnel as required

• Be of excellent moral character
• Obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate verbally in a distinct, clear, concise and pleasant manner in a variety of circumstances
• Excellent organizational skills and customer service
• Ability to follow written and verbal requests
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
• No misdemeanor convictions in the last three years
• No domestic violence convictions
• No felony convictions
• Eligible to receive ND CJIS and NCIC certification upon employment