OSP Telecommunicator 2 – Southern Command 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

Initial Posting Date: 09/22/2026 Application Deadline: 10/22/2026 Agency: Oregon State Department of Police Salary Range: $6,326 - $7,920 Position Type: Employee Position Title: OSP Telecommunicator 2 - Southern Command Center

The Oregon State Police in Central Point, Oregon is hiring for multiple, permanent full-time, OSP Telecommunicator 2 positions, at the Southern Command Center. This position will be in-office without the option for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

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Summary of Job Duties:

You will be responsible for communication coordination between field officers, local and county law enforcement and emergency services, state agencies, and the public within a large geographic area encompassing multiple counties, cities and towns. OSP maintains telecommunication centers in Salem (NCC) and Central Point (SCC), as part of a statewide regional command network. Your day-to-day duties will include answering multiple phone lines and monitoring and responding to multiple radio channels simultaneously. In addition, the duties of this position are supportive of the State Police teletype network, computer-aided dispatch, the statewide and nationwide networks, and their included databases. The Command Center operates on a 24/7 schedule with varying shifts, including holidays. This position may require attendance without prior notice and at any time during the day or night.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

• Three years of public contact experience in any position which includes gathering, relaying and providing information to others, in addition to evaluating activities and/or incidents and determining an appropriate course of action; AND Keyboard (typing) speed of at least 35 words per minute; AND High school diploma, a GED certificate, or equivalent.
• *Successful completion of a Certified Emergency Communications Course may substitute for one of the required three years of public contact experience.
• *If you are invited to move forward in the selection process, you will need to provide a copy of your High School transcript, diploma or GED.

Special Qualifications:

• * An appointment to this position would be contingent upon successful completion of a Physical Examination; AND Passing all applicable medical and psychological evaluations; AND Passing all applicable background, credit and criminal history checks.
• * Must successfully complete the required courses and receive certification from the State of Oregon as an emergency services telecommunicator.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to read and write at the 12th grade level as part of the selection process.

• * Additionally, the recruitment process will include a typing test to demonstrate typing speed and accuracy and a CritiCall test, which tests for the critical skills and abilities needed to perform this job.
• * Oregon Basic Telecommunicator certification is required for and can only be held by individuals whose primary duties are receiving, processing and transmitting public safety information received through a 9-1-1 emergency reporting system. Complete definitions of a Telecommunicator can be found in OAR 259-008-0005.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a professional and articulate manner.
• Experience receiving, disseminating, & dispatching emergency or non-emergency requests.
• Experience with answering multi-line phones or working in an environment with constant disruptions where multi-tasking was essential.
• Previous shift work experience.
• Previous experience that required a high degree of accuracy, memory recall and attention to detail.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change). CritiCall Testing Interview

Additional Information:

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