Public Safety Communications Officer (Dispatch)

Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen State College in Olympia seeks to establish a pool for Communications Officer 1, 2, and 3 to fill vacancies as they arise. The role supports dispatch operations, public safety communications, and administrative tasks within the Police Services unit.

Positions require flexibility to cover days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with successful candidates completing testing and training per program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi‑task.
• Knowledge of Public Disclosure laws and policing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispatch services to police officers using two‑way radio communications.
• Receive communications from the public by telephone and in person and maintain records.
• Oversee alarms, surveillance, and respond to inquiries per policy.
• Maintain shift logs and coordinate with on‑duty personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Public safety knowledge

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

WA ACCESS System

Job description

Evergreen State College in Olympia seeks to establish a pool for Communications Officer 1, 2, and 3 to fill vacancies as they arise. The role supports dispatch operations, public safety communications, and administrative tasks within the Police Services unit.

Positions require flexibility to cover days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with successful candidates completing testing and training per program guidelines.