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Salary : $53,227.20 - $66,476.80 Annually
Location : 301 14th St N, Benson, MN
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2025-0087
Department: Sheriff
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate administrative support work dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for Swift County, and the Cities of Benson and Appleton; answering 911 calls; entering data; booking suspects; overseeing the custody, welfare and security of inmates; logging inmate activity; assisting deputies with booking or any other duties, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Essential Functions
Answers all 911 calls and dispatches all emergency response units - fire, ambulance, police and first responders; answers calls from members of the public; answers all radio calls from police officers and emergency response units; maintains and records all radio calls from police and emergency response units. Enters information on missing persons, wanted individuals, and stolen property; enters warrants and hot files; runs criminal histories for handgun permits, housing checks, probation; runs criminal history checks for local agencies as requested; communicates with other agencies wanted persons, crime alerts, missing persons and other crimes in which assistance is requested. Creates LETG events for all law enforcement, fire and ambulance in Swift County; documents all events in which deputies and County Emergency services are dispatched. Notifies the public of dangerous weather conditions with the use of the public alert system, code red and emergency procedures; tests the emergency alert system. Greets and assists the public when issuing a complaint or requesting information; issues and maintains records of burning permits. Operates the security system in the Law Enforcement Center; opens secure doors for daily operations of the jail and office and Law Enforcement Center; monitor the Court House and LEC including the jail area with cameras and audio. Ensures inmate safety, conducts well being checks every 30 minutes; logs inmate activities, behaviors and well being into LETG program; restrains inmates prior to court appointments; uses force and crisis intervention when required; administers CPR when necessary. Ensures communication equipment is working on every shift; communicates with inmates; supervises volunteers and inmates during scheduled programming; maintain a head count of inmates in custody; keep track of visitors; escort inmates to programs and work; maintains a daily accounting of inmate funds. Books inmates into jail; determines medical history, confirms medication is approved by pharmacist or physician; takes urine sample when required; fingerprints, photographs and issues clothing to inmates; classifies inmates using criminal history prior to moving them into a cell; PBT inmates as needed. Handle inmate monetary accounts; assists cooking meals, laundry, provide inmates with clean clothes; distributes hygiene supplies and mail; dispenses medication. Contacts court, attorneys, probation officers, Human Services and medical facilities on behalf of inmates when required; monitor inmates schedules; orders supplies and groceries; keeps the jail clean and sanitized. Operates Intoxilyzer when necessary and certified. Performs CCO duties as assigned by the CCO Supervisor when required; assists the CCO Supervisor maintain training records and TAC duties as required. Conducts various tests for Community Correction or other agencies as needed; performs other duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of organization and office policies, practices, procedures, departmental legal guidelines, recommendations, best practices, ordinance and laws; thorough knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of modern law enforcement technology and communication practices and procedures; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to provide credible testimony in court; ability physically defend self or others; ability to work rotating and/or extended shifts 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; available for callout and overtime; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Swift County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) Accounts/Health Saving Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, personal time off, and deferred compensation plans.
Benefits for part-time employees are pro-rated based on previous years' actual hours worked.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Are you CPR/First Aid Certified?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior experience at a call center or as a dispatcher?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years experience
• 2-4 years experience
• 4+ years experience

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Do you have experience working with emergency services?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years experience
• 2-4 years experience
• 4+ years experience

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Are you able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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