Emergency Communications Dispatcher

City of Issaquah; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Issaquah is seeking qualified Police Communications Specialists to staff a 4-on/4-off schedule, averaging 2184 hours per year. The role involves receiving and prioritizing calls, dispatching officers, and coordinating with fire, EMS, and contract agencies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of public-safety dispatcher experience, be able to pass a background check and polygraph, and be proficient with dispatch software such as ACCESS, CAD, RMS, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a dispatcher in a public safety agency.
• Must be able to pass a Police background check and a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls for Issaquah and contract agencies.
• Dispatch police, or transfer calls to appropriate agency for fire or EMS units.
• Monitor building and jail security systems and operate dispatch software.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

40 wpm typing

Background check

Polygraph

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ACCESS

CAD

RMS

PowerPhone

Job description

City of Issaquah is seeking qualified Police Communications Specialists to staff a 4-on/4-off schedule, averaging 2184 hours per year. The role involves receiving and prioritizing calls, dispatching officers, and coordinating with fire, EMS, and contract agencies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of public-safety dispatcher experience, be able to pass a background check and polygraph, and be proficient with dispatch software such as ACCESS, CAD, RMS, and