Communications Officer 2
Snohomish County, WA Snohomish County, WA Full-time Full-time $63,324 - $85,152 a year $63,324 - $85,152 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago Description About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous.
The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.
Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Communications Division operates a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year statewide emergency communications systems, which includes seven centers.
The division provides emergency dispatch services for the Washington State Patrol, and 18 other State, Federal, and Tribal Agencies on contract basis including Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board, State Parks, U.
S.
Marshal and Muckleshoot Tribal Police.
Duties A Communications Officer 2's primary responsibility is to efficiently multi-task technologies answering emergency 911 and business phone calls, entering and updating calls for service and self initiated activity into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Computer system and transmitting and receiving radio communications from field personnel.
This Lead position assists supervisors as necessary, acts as a resource for communications personnel, and trains new Communications Officers in the Key Work Activities of their positions.
These critical responsibilities are the lifeline for officers in the field and the first contact with the public who report emergency situations requiring police, fire or medical response.
Officer and public lives are at risk without competent staff to appropriately respond to their needs.
Our new lead will be able to:
Train new employees to be successful communications officers Receive, relay, and dispatch emergency calls for service.
Dispatch services provided to line troopers and other state and federal agencies.
Provide assistance to the public via telephone or in person.
Answer emergency 9-1-1 calls, quickly assess, and determine services needed.
Utilize computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Work with other law enforcement agencies and communications centers.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications:
Current WSP personnel with one year as a Communications Officer 1 within the last two years.
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Why work for the Washington State Patrol? A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Supplemental Information For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here (Download PDF reader).
WSP Policy 1.
04.
020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.
Questions? Please contact Sean LaTourette at (360) 704-2293 or via e-mail at email protected .
Check us out on:
WSP's Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous.
The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.
Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Communications Division operates a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year statewide emergency communications systems, which includes seven centers.
The division provides emergency dispatch services for the Washington State Patrol, and 18 other State, Federal, and Tribal Agencies on contract basis including Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board, State Parks, U.
S.
Marshal and Muckleshoot Tribal Police.
Duties A Communications Officer 2's primary responsibility is to efficiently multi-task technologies answering emergency 911 and business phone calls, entering and updating calls for service and self initiated activity into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Computer system and transmitting and receiving radio communications from field personnel.
This Lead position assists supervisors as necessary, acts as a resource for communications personnel, and trains new Communications Officers in the Key Work Activities of their positions.
These critical responsibilities are the lifeline for officers in the field and the first contact with the public who report emergency situations requiring police, fire or medical response.
Officer and public lives are at risk without competent staff to appropriately respond to their needs.
Our new lead will be able to:
Train new employees to be successful communications officers Receive, relay, and dispatch emergency calls for service.
Dispatch services provided to line troopers and other state and federal agencies.
Provide assistance to the public via telephone or in person.
Answer emergency 9-1-1 calls, quickly assess, and determine services needed.
Utilize computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Work with other law enforcement agencies and communications centers.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications:
Current WSP personnel with one year as a Communications Officer 1 within the last two years.
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Why work for the Washington State Patrol? A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Supplemental Information For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here (Download PDF reader).
WSP Policy 1.
04.
020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.
Questions? Please contact Sean LaTourette at (360) 704-2293 or via e-mail at email protected .
Check us out on:
WSP's Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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