Emergency Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Center

Oregon Department of Human Services; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State Police in Central Point, Oregon, seeks a Telecommunicator 2 for the Southern Command Center. This in-office role coordinates field units, dispatches via multi-line phones and radio channels, and supports statewide telecommunication networks.

Flexible shifts and mandatory certifications are required. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including three years of public contact experience, typing ability, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Three years of public contact experience involving gathering, relaying and providing information to others, plus evaluating activities/incidents.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute; keyboard proficiency.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; transcript/diploma may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications between field officers, law enforcement, emergency services, state agencies and the public across a large multi-county area.
• Answer multiple phone lines and monitor/respond to multiple radio channels simultaneously.
• Support telecommunication networks, CAD, and teletype systems; operate 24/7 with varying shifts.

Skills

Public contact experience

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Oregon State Police in Central Point, Oregon, seeks a Telecommunicator 2 for the Southern Command Center. This in-office role coordinates field units, dispatches via multi-line phones and radio channels, and supports statewide telecommunication networks.

Flexible shifts and mandatory certifications are required. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including three years of public contact experience, typing ability, and a high school diploma or GED.