Communications Officer 1/Dispatcher D5

--------This position is located in Vancouver, WA – This position is not a remote work position. -------

A Communications Officer's primary responsibilities as a first responder are to efficiently multi-task using a number of technologies such as answering emergency 911 and business phone calls, enter and update calls for service in a computer aided dispatch system and transmit and receive radio communications from field personnel (troopers, park rangers, wildlife agents and more). 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. To join the WSP Communications team, you must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent, be able to successfully pass a background check, polygraph, psychological, and hearing exam, be able to multi-task, work shift work and extended hours, distinguish colors, effectively communicate orally and in writing, have adequate hearing and visual acuity, pay close attention to detail and have good dexterity in hands to operate standard office equipment, including a computer keyboard.

TO APPLY:

Visit www.wsp.wa.gov/communicationsto read more about the job and submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email from careers.wa.gov indicating your application has been received. Once your application has been accepted by Human Resources, it is then forwarded to WSP Communications Headquarters in Olympia on a weekly basis. When monitoring your email for correspondence, please check your spam and junk folders periodically.

Watch our video here to learn more about the job: https://youtu.be/ubw7meGb_SA

On August 9, 2021 Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14, a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for state employees. As a result, all employees of the Washington State Patrol must be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021, as a condition of employment.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,783.00 - $6,275.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98682: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person