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Temporary Employment
no temporary positions at this time
Permanent Employment
Administrative Assistant: The Fall River County Director of Equalization’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant. Duties include assisting the public on the phone and in person, data entry, correspondence and mailings, filing, and other duties as assigned. Starting wages are $15-$16/hour depending on experience. Full benefits including vacation and sick leave, SD retirement; paid health, vision and dental insurance
Qualifications: Working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications including Word and Excel, good organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, good math skills, attention to detail, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies and the public, ability to read maps and legal descriptions, ability to work independently, positive attitude and desire to learn. Education: High school diploma or GED certificate. Experience: One year of experience in office clerical or customer service work or a related field. Experience with real estate legal descriptions and map reading is a plus. Submit applications to the Fall River County DOE office, 1029 N River St. Open until filled. [Administrative Assistant – Full Position Description]
911 Dispatcher: Fall River County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for full-time 911 Dispatchers. The starting wage: $18.50/hour uncertified or $20.50 – $21.50/hour certified (DOE). Shifts are day, evening, and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement.
The position involves substantial public contact, receiving incoming radio and phone calls, and entering information into the computer-aided dispatch system. Individuals must be able to multi-task with accurate typing (35 words per minute) and computer skills. This facility handles multiple calls from different agencies which will need to be dispatched out simultaneously. Applicants must be able to remain calm and maintain composure and treat people with respect even under pressure in stressful situations. Individuals must possess the ability to consistently think clearly; act quickly; and calmly in a wide variety of situations.
The position requires SD State Certification for radio dispatching. The training, completed in Pierre, SD will be provided to successful applicants. Position requires a medical physical (UA and hearing test), fingerprinting and background check. Submit application (see law enforcement application below) to Fall River County Sheriff’s office, 906 N. River St. Hot Springs, SD. Open until filled. [Dispatcher – Full Position Description]
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The following application is used for all employment openings in Fall River County. If you are interested in applying for a position with the county, please complete the application in its entirety. You may also attach a résumé if you have additional information you believe to be relevant to the position.
County Employment Application (application must be printed and submitted)
Law Enforcement Employment Dispatch Application , Jailer & Deputy Application (application must be printed and submitted)
