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If you are interested in serving your community and making an immediate impact, weāre looking for you!
The City of Minot is accepting applications for the entry level position of Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher in the DispatchĀ Department, with an application deadline of Thursday, September 10th 2026.Ā This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.Ā
All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Saturday, September 12th 2026.
Nature of Work
This is entry level communications work, which entails taking calls for service, monitoring emergency service radios and dispatching police, ļ¬re and emergency medical crews while documenting the information in the designated computer program. Must be able to pass a pre-employment hearing screening, drug screening, and a pre-employment background check.
PleaseĀ seeĀ attachedĀ jobĀ descriptionĀ forĀ completeĀ details.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from High School
- Some experience in the use of communications equipment, computer systems, and phone systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Compensation and BenefitsĀ
- The assigned salary range for Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 52, with an annual salary range of $45,799- $67,990, with a starting hourly wage of $22.02 per hour.Ā
- This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position.Ā
- This is a beneļ¬tted position. Please see the current City of Minot Beneļ¬ts Guide for complete information. Information regarding the salary increase structure and any applicable promotional ladder or advancement structure is available in the current City of Minot Annual Pay Plan.
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Application and Testing Requirements
Testing requirement | All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Saturday, September 12th 2026. |
Online Application Required | A City of Minot Application for Employment must be submitted throughĀ the City of Minot website atĀ https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs |
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Veteransā Preference
Veteranās preference: Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteranās preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteranās preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteranās Affairs indicating disability, or the veteranās death certificate. Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veteransā Preference.
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Questions?
Human Resources Office, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW.
Hr @minotnd.gov
EEO / ByĀ Order ofĀ the Minot CivilĀ Service Commission
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