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Dispatcher & Corrections Officer

Date posted: May 2nd, 2026
Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Join our dynamic team as a Dispatcher and Corrections Officer, where your energetic and detail-oriented approach will play a vital role in maintaining safety, efficiency, and effective communication within our community. In this role, you will coordinate emergency responses, manage communication systems, and support law enforcement, medical, and fire personnel to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers and your surrounding counties. Your proactive mindset and exceptional communication skills will help foster a secure environment while providing critical support in high-pressure situations. You will become POST Certified in Public Safety Communications and Corrections/Detention Officer Basic at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy. You must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check. This job includes working shift work, holidays, and weekends and comes with a 20-year retirement plan.

Responsibilities:

• Operate multi-line phone systems with professionalism, ensuring clear and courteous communication with callers, law enforcement, medical teams, and internal staff
• Dispatch emergency services and law enforcement units promptly using GPS and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools to determine accurate locations
• Conduct phone triage to assess situations quickly, prioritize responses, and provide clear instructions or information to callers
• Utilize analysis skills to evaluate incident dtaqils, determine appropriate actions,a nd coordinate resources efficiently
• Maintain accurate data entry of incident reports, logs, and communication records with attention to detail
• Book in/out inmates. Supply them meals and medications, take them to court, or set up Zoom court for them. Do their laundry and take care of their daily basic needs.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of GIS technology, GPS navigation, and multi-line phone systems
• Excellent communication skills with phone etiquette that conveys professionalism and empathy
• Ability to analyze complex situations quickly and make sound decisions under pressure
• Familiarity with law enforcement procedures, security protocols, and correctional operations
• Proficient in data entry, typing accuracy, and documentation management
• Learn how to best serve your community and your coworkers in a fast-paced work environment

If you’ve always had a desire to serve your community and bring out the best in a team setting, please join us in a role that demands energy, precision, and a commitment to safety. Your expertise will directly impact the effectiveness of emergency response efforts while supporting our mission to maintain secure environments through proactive dispatching and corrections management.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person