Emergency Communications Dispatcher In-Training

Klickitat County; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

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.