Employment Opportunities
APPLICATIONS
- South Dakota Law Enforcement
Application
- Lake County Employment
Application
- South Dakota 911 Telecommunicator Application
- 911 Dispatcher Supplemental Questions
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - DEPUTY SHERIFF
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - 9-1-1 COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $21.06 (Additional $0.75/hr shift differential from 6 pm to 6 am)
Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 total bonus paid in three installments during the first two years of employment!
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Ability to meet the minimum standards for employment as outlined in South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 34-45 and South Dakota Administrative Rules Article 2:05. A complete background check, drug screening, physical, and hearing test is required. Must be able to type 35 wpm with accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications: Current certification as a South Dakota Basic 911 Telecommunicator, certified in Emergency Medical Dispatching and CPR, and certification as a Full-Use NCIC Operator. Residence within 30 minutes response time of the 911 Communications Center.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), Sick Leave (104 HRS), Vacation Leave (2 WKS), Holidays (15), Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the South Dakota 911 Telecommunicator Application. Applications may be returned to Paula Barrick at lakeauditor@lake.sd.gov or in person at the Auditor's Office, 200 E. Center St., Madison, SD 57042. Position is open until filled.
Description: This position is responsible for providing dispatch services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be required if requested.
General Dispatch:
§ Answer calls for service, both emergency and non-emergency, determine the nature and priority of calls and dispatch appropriate services providers to properly address the calls for service.
§ Monitor and maintain communications with field units and provide updated information from
reporting parties and/or field units as available, identify additional resources required to assist
in resolving situations, and direct those resources to incident scenes
§ Maintain awareness of the location of all on-duty law enforcement officers
§ Maintain communications with other local and regional emergency service providers
§ Provide direction and assistance to callers during emergency situations through the use of
established protocol such as Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures prior to the arrival of
service providers
§ Provide information concerning general safety and personal security to the general public
during situations such as crimes in progress and medical emergencies
§ Demonstrate a working knowledge of local geography, the ability to read maps and computer
mapping systems and translate directions and locations effectively to law enforcement and
emergency service providers
§ Maintain records and information concerning crime reports, dispatch information, calls for
service, and other official documentations related to public safety communications in a timely
and efficient manner
§ Communicate effectively and coherently over the phone and radio systems, while initiating
and responding to multiple communications
§ Provide local and regional information, such as weather and road conditions, to the public as
requested and if time allows
§ Operate office and radio equipment in conjunction with emergency communications to
include, but not be limited to: telephone, both standard and enhanced 911, computer aided
dispatch systems, two-way radio systems, photo copier, fax machine, computer paging
systems, computer printers
§ Ensure the security of the jail by controlling the outside doors to the jail
§ Monitor security and fire systems for the courthouse and Public Safety Building
§ Perform dispatch services for various entities, including, but not limited to: Sheriff’s Office,
REACT, SDHP, Fire Departments, Animal Control, Ambulance Service and County First
Responders, Police Department, DOT, GF&P, city utilities after hours, Parks Dept, and U.S.
Fish and Wildlife
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
General Knowledge:
§ Comprehension of jurisdictional boundaries and geography;
§ Proper application of Agency terminology
§ An awareness of and respect for diverse populations within the Agency’s service area
§ The ability to identify and properly utilize Agency resources, and comprehension of their role in:
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), including, but not limited to
required training, Tactical Interoperable Communication Plan (TICP), and
- State or local emergency operations plans
General Skills:
§ Multitask;
§ Think Critically;
§ Provide Effective Customer Service;
§ Solve problems;
§ Work Effectively with others;
§ Accurately communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
§ Ability to use various computer programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
§ Ability to interpret federal, state, and county policy, laws, and regulations
§ Ability to exercise tact and to maintain confidentiality
§ Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills, be goal oriented, and meet deadlines
§ Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others
§ The 911 Communications Dispatcher shall demonstrate the application of effective
interpersonal communication skills:
- Active listening
- Clear enunciation
- The ability to be concise in verbal and written communications
- Appropriate use of Agency terminology, codes, and signals
- An understanding of plain speech/language techniques
- The use of Agency approved phonetic alphabet
- The use of generally accepted customer service skills
- The ability to communicate on a professional level with internal and external
Customers
For complete job description, please contact the Auditor’s Office.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FULL TIME)
NEW STARTING WAGE!
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $22.85/hr
Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age or older. Possession of a valid Driver’s License; supplemented by a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating heavy equipment.
Description:This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy construction grade equipment and trucks utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, and associated structures. This position works under the general supervision of the Highway Superintendent and/or Foreman. This position performs various semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, traffic control devices, warning devices, storm drainage systems, and other related duties. This position will operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), Sick Leave (104 HRS), Vacation Leave (2 WKS), Holidays (15), Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be returned to Paula Barrick at lakeauditor@lake.sd.gov or in person at the Auditor's Office, 200 E. Center St., Madison, SD 57042. Position is open until filled.
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Notice: Any posted position may be closed or extended at any particular time during the application period, at the discretion of Lake County.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, affectional preference, marital or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by law.