HELP WANTED: EMERGENCY DISPATCHER

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? Custer County is accepting applications for a full-time Emergency Dispatcher. This position offers a starting wage of $22.84 per hour (non-certified) or $23.79 per hour for South Dakota certified dispatchers, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., along with a comprehensive county benefits package, paid leave, and opportunities for professional growth. Emergency Dispatchers are the first point of contact during emergencies and are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other public safety agencies. The ideal candidate is dependable, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or GED, hold or be able to obtain a valid South Dakota driver's license, have no felony convictions, successfully pass a background investigation, and complete the South Dakota 911 Basic Certification Course within one year of hire. Applications and the complete job description are available at www.custercountysd.com/employment or by contacting Amber Maidens, Human Resource Director, 420 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Suite 228, Custer, SD 57730, by calling (605) 673-8134, or by emailing amaidens@custercountysd.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Custer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.