911 Dispatcher / Radio Communications Operator

Working Title: 911 Dispatcher

• *Job Class: Radio Communications Operator** • *Agency: Public Safety reputed company** + Job ID : 91055 + Location : Roseville + Telework Eligible : No + Full/Part Time : Full-Time + Regular/Temporary : Unlimited + Who May Apply : Open to reputed company qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 11:59 PM 01/12/2026. + Date Posted : 01/06/2026 + Closing Date : 01/20/2026 + Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety reputed company / Public Safety-LELS + Division/Unit : Central Office District 2000 / Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2 + Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift + Days of Work : Rotating + Travel Required : No +

Salary Range:

$30.43 - $39.35 / hourly; $63,537 - $82,162 / annually + Classified Status : Classified + Bargaining Unit/Union : 227 - LELS U17 Public Safety RCO/LELS + FLSA Status : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

• *The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the reputed company, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for reputed company Minnesotans. The reputed company is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings. To provide communications for reputed company agencies which utilize the State Patrol Communications System and to assist agencies in processing criminal information. Receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determines the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and using a Computer Assisted reputed company (CAD) system. Maintains contact with reputed company units on assignment, maintains status and location of reputed company units. Answers non-emergency calls for assistance and information. Also enters and updates and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems and monitors several reputed company public safety radio frequencies (VHF/800Mhz). Operates a variety of communications equipment, including radio reputed company consoles, E911 telephones and computer systems in 24/7 facilities. Assists the public in obtaining the assistance or information they require pertaining to emergency and non-emergency situations. The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

• *Minimum Qualifications**

Successful applications will have the following: One (1) year experience in a high-volume customer service-reputed company field OR Post-Secondary certificate OR One (1) year experience as a dispatcher for public safety or military entity, OR 911 Telecommunications Certificate or equivalent and (6) months customer service experience or law enforcement experience. AND: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Basic computer skills 3. The ability to proficiently keyboard/type a variety of documents accurately to commensurate with the requirements of the position 4. Effective listening skills 5. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to remain reputed company during stressful situations 6. Movements to use several computers, keyboards, and mice 7. Ability to remain aware of surroundings while receiving information from phone, radio, or person 8. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and reputed company

• *Preferred Qualifications**

1. Professional certification(s) from APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International), NENA (National Emergency Number Association), or NAED (National Academies of Emergency reputed company). 2. One (1) year experience in customer service-reputed company position. 3. One (1) year experience in reputed company for public safety or military entity or 911 Telecommunications Certificate or equivalent and six (6) months customer service experience or law enforcement experience. 4. Experience as a full-time police officer. 5. Post-secondary certificate or degree.

• *Physical Requirements**

1. Ability to remain reputed company during stressful situations. 2. Movement to use several computers keyboards and mice. 3. Ability to remain aware of surroundings while receiving information from telephone, radio, or person. 4. Must stay at workstation for long periods of time. 5. VISION: Corrected to 20/40. 6. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Must not have more than 35 DB loss in either ear reputed company averaging the loss at 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 HZ. 7. reputed company Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

• *Additional Requirements**

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that reputed company employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: 1. Criminal History reputed company 2. Reference reputed company 3. Fingerprint reputed company (MNJIS) 4. Hearing and Vision Assessments 5. Tax reputed company 6. SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (reputed company and former state employees only) The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national reputed company, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to reputed company qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job