24/7 Emergency Communications Watch Specialist

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

OERS Watch Center leave bank (8 hours)

8 hours of vacation leave per month

8 hours of sick leave per month

24 hours of personal business leave

Pension and retirement programs

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Watch Specialist (Criminal Justice/Emergency Communications Specialist) to join our 24/7 Emergency Communications Center. This full-time, in-office role requires rotating compressed shifts to cover 24/7 operations.

Minimum qualifications include two years of public-safety communications experience with computerized systems, and the ability to interview callers, document details, and coordinate with multiple

Qualifications

• Two years of communications experience with computerized systems.
• Experience in dispatch or coordination functions using radio, telephone and/or teletype.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and assist with statewide emergency notifications and incident management related to state agencies, federal partners, PSAPs, and search & rescue.
• Independently interview callers who report incidents or request assistance to determine required notifications and coordinate the appropriate response.
• Document critical information and share reports with federal, state, tribal, county, and local organizations.
• Create and disseminate reports to internal and external agencies; independently verify accurate information is distributed as required by service agreements.
• Assist in planning, training, and exercises designed to test emergency response plans and procedures.
• Monitor and distribute statewide alerts and warning information to jurisdictions.

Skills

Communications experience

Public safety coordination

Tools

Everbridge

ArcGIS Online

Job description

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Watch Specialist (Criminal Justice/Emergency Communications Specialist) to join our 24/7 Emergency Communications Center. This full-time, in-office role requires rotating compressed shifts to cover 24/7 operations.

Minimum qualifications include two years of public-safety communications experience with computerized systems, and the ability to interview callers, document details, and coordinate with multiple