Dispatcher

Salary : $51,355.20 - $73,528.00 Annually

Location : St. Peter, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00373

Department: Sheriff

Division: Dispatch

Opening Date: 02/24/2026

Closing Date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

This position is responsible for receiving records and 911 calls, routing emergency and non-emergency communications, dispatching applicable agencies, and maintaining and documenting radio communication and other records.

Successful Dispatchers are detail focused, steady under pressure, and team-oriented.

DUTYFREQUENCYBAND/GRADEReceives telephone calls reporting situations, incidences of an emergency nature, or life-threatening nature and directs emergency services, questions caller and solicits information, and receives and routes emergency and non-emergency telephone calls to appropriate Public Safety Answering Point.Daily

40%

B2

Dispatches appropriate units to specific calls utilizing a radio console; tracks calls and notifies appropriate individual(s) of situations requiring their attention.Daily

35%

B2

Maintains and retrieves information from Initial Compliant Reports (ICRs), files, and computer programs; disseminates information to appropriate agencies and individuals.Daily

10%

A1

Maintains and files court documents in ICRs. Enters data into state and federal computer systems.

Daily

15%

A1

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.As required

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED; and

A valid Minnesota Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan for retirement

Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance

11.5 paid holidays

Generous leave plans

Public Sector Loan Forgiveness

Free employee assistance plan service

01

Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.

Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)

Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)

Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.

Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)

Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)

Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.

02

Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license?

Yes

No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Yes

No

04

How many years of dispatch experience do you have?

No experience

1-2 years

2+ years

05

Do you have first responder/first aid training?

No

Some training, no certificate

Yes

06

How would you rate your computer skills?

Below average

Average

Above average

07

How much experience do you have in a job that required you do review documents and data for accuracy and completeness?

No experience

1-2 years

2+ years

08

How much experience do you have in a job that required you to provide customer service over the phone?

No experience

1-2 years

2+ years

09

Do you have the ability to learn two-way multi-frequency transceiver terminology, procedures, and techniques?

No

Yes

10

How would you rate your comfort level with learning the geographical layout of Nicollet County?

Not at all comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Comfortable

Very comfortable

11

This position is subject to receiving telephone calls reporting incidences of an emergency nature, or life-threatening nature, and directs emergency services, questions the caller and solicits information, and receives and routes emergency and non-emergency telephone calls to the appropriate Public Safety Answering Point. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your ability to remain composed under pressure?

1 - I would not be able to compose myself

2

3

4

5 - I could keep some sort of composure

6

7

8 - I could maintain composure

9

10 - I would be able to stay completely composed

12

The candidate hired for this position will work night shifts. Hours are 12-Hour rotating shifts, every other weekend, and some Holidays. Training may occur during both day and night shifts. Could you commit to this working schedule?

No

Yes

13

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nicollet County conducts a background check for a position within the Sheriff's Department. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

No

Yes

Required Question