VACANCY ANN: STOI-26-067
TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUPERVISOR: LEAD DISPATCHER
LOCATION: WELLPINIT, WA
STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
RATE OF PAY: $23.00 PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: JULY 29, 2026
CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 12, 2026
INTRODUCTION:
Under the general supervision of the Lead Dispatch / Communications Specialist, Communication specialist duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the handling of all incoming communications via telephone, radio, and in person. Communication specialists are also responsible for recording and documenting such communications. Communications Specialist are responsible for the maintenance of records and various legal documents as well as the performance of various clerical duties. Duties may include the compilation of statistics, creation of reports, reporting, filing, and indexing. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, including radio, audio video, and multiple computer terminals.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The incumbent must be able to carry out instructions.
- Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
- Prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; compile and prepare reports.
- Respond to inquiries from the public and/or officials; communicate effectively.
- Maintain records according to established procedures and policies
- Handle sensitive or technical inquiries from contacts with officials and general public.
- Operate a two-way radio to receive and transmit messages.
- Receives and transmits emergency and non-emergency calls and logs all phone calls and radio transmissions into software system
- Dispatch and direct emergency personnel consider call priority, availability and the number and types of personnel needed
- Coordinates police business with other departments and jurisdictions when needed
- Solicit informational responses, coordinate and communicate responses and monitor on-going activities as received.
- Upload and enter court documents into the Spilman Technologies system.
- Assist in providing on-the-job training for new Operators and other departmental personnel designated for training.
- Exercise discretion in a manner consistent with Departmental Policy, Procedures orders, and directives and Information Privacy.
- Understand and operate within judicial processes and jurisdictional limitations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-house staff as well as other jurisdictions including state, federal and tribal.
- Monitor security cameras for other businesses and or schools.
- Perform all duties in a professional and safe manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
- Must have a working knowledge of the layout of the Spokane Indian Reservation
- Good spoken and written English; basic knowledge of (or trainable in) radio procedures; basic knowledge of (or trainable in) departmental policies, practices and standard operating procedures; knowledge and utilization of appropriate resources and the willingness to initiate use of available resources.
- Have knowledge of Crime Reporting Information System (CRIS), Spillman CAD reporting system or similar systems,
- Knowledge of Privacy Act for the purpose of confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a valid Washington State driver's license, have a good driving record
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen test and random drug testing thereafter.
- Computer experience required, with the ability to use required software; MS Word, Excel and Computer aided dispatching systems.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS REQURED:
- Omnix / ACCESS
- BIA communication certificate (Basic telecommunications)
- Washington Telecommunicator
- Security awareness
Positions with the Spokane Tribal Law Enforcement Division are subject to a one (1) year Probationary Period that begins upon successful completion of basic telecommunications training, unless basic academy criteria are met at time of employment, then probation will begin upon date of hire.
- Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.
Contact: HR FRONT DESK
(509) 458-6527
E-mail: [email protected]
Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No
Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date
The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions
All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation
