Public Safety Dispatcher II — 24/7 Emergency Communications

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is seeking OSP Telecommunicator 2s for the Northern Command Center. This is a permanent, full-time, in-office role with no remote option, requiring a strong focus on communication coordination across agencies and the public.

Candidates must have three years of public contact experience, 35 wpm typing, and a high school diploma or GED. A Certified Emergency Communications Course can substitute for experience, with transcripts required if advancing in the

Qualifications

• 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.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The Command Center operates on a 24/7 schedule with varying shifts, including holidays.

Skills

Public contact experience

Typing speed 35 wpm

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Emergency Communications Course

Job description

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is seeking OSP Telecommunicator 2s for the Northern Command Center. This is a permanent, full-time, in-office role with no remote option, requiring a strong focus on communication coordination across agencies and the public.

Candidates must have three years of public contact experience, 35 wpm typing, and a high school diploma or GED. A Certified Emergency Communications Course can substitute for experience, with transcripts required if advancing in the