Emergency Communications Dispatcher In-Training

Klickitat County

Goldendale (WA)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 57,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Deferred compensation
Training programs

Job summary

Klickitat County seeks a Casual Communications Officer In-Training for 911/Dispatch in Goldendale, WA. This non-exempt, casual, non-benefited role dispatches police, fire and emergency units while monitoring field units and maintaining records.

Expected to learn ACCESS/WACIC queries within six months and to communicate clearly with the public and officers. Valid WA driver’s license required and union pay scales apply.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of local public agencies in general and of the law enforcement, fire and emergency departments served.
  • A basic understanding of law enforcement principles including crime prevention, investigation, rules of evidence and related topics.
  • Ability to learn explicit orders and follow critical sequences of procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and evaluate emergency calls to dispatch appropriate units.
  • Provide information and assist the public; refer to appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records and logs of transmissions and actions.
  • Operate radio, telephone and data equipment following prescribed procedures.
  • Relate critical information to field units and other agencies via common radio frequency.

Skills

Emergency call handling
Radio communications
Geographic literacy
Statement writing
Independent judgment
Criminal/civil law basics

Education

High School diploma or GED
1 year emergency/public safety experience

Job description

Klickitat County seeks a Casual Communications Officer In-Training for 911/Dispatch in Goldendale, WA. This non-exempt, casual, non-benefited role dispatches police, fire and emergency units while monitoring field units and maintaining records.

Expected to learn ACCESS/WACIC queries within six months and to communicate clearly with the public and officers. Valid WA driver’s license required and union pay scales apply.

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