Top 5 Safety telecommunicator lateral Jobs in Washington State

Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral
City of Redmond —Redmond, WA
- $79,860 - $97,152 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Police/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral
Port of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $41.89 - $46.77 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Lateral Public Safety Telecommunication Trainee Dispatcher
Skagit 911 —Mount Vernon, WA
- $31.20 - $42.98 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- English
Quick Apply
Telecommunicator
City of Yakima, WA —Yakima, WA
- $4,855.07 - $6,501.73 a month
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
14d
Public Safety Telecommunicator LATERAL
Kitsap 911 —Bremerton, WA
- $35.21 - $48.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Police/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral
Port of Seattle —Seattle, WA
You will answer 911 emergency and non-emergency calls for service, prioritizing radio transmissions and dispatch emergency responders, including police, fire,…
$41.89 - $46.77 an hour

I want to receive the latest job alert for safety telecommunicator lateral in washington state

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

safety telecommunicator lateral jobs near washington state

Communication Specialist jobs in Seattle, WA

Public Safety Officer jobs in Middlebury, VT

Public Safety Officer jobs in San Joaquin County, CA

Security Officer Paid Perc Card Training jobs in Chicago, IL

Drug Safety Pharmacovigilance jobs in Maryland

Public Safety Officer jobs in Kansas City, MO

Police Officer Lateral jobs in California

Public Health jobs in Rockville, MD

Public Safety Officer jobs in Evanston, IL

Communication jobs in Richmond, VA

Communication Specialist jobs in Ozaukee County, WI

Communication Specialist jobs in Scott Afb, IL

Customer Experience Specialist jobs in New York, NY

Nonprofit Communication jobs in Denver, CO

Communication Specialist jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

Policy Communication jobs in Washington, DC

Communication Specialist jobs in Rolesville, NC

Telecommunicator jobs in League City, TX

Telecommunicator jobs in Carbondale, IL

Telecommunicator jobs in Raleigh, NC

Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral

City of Redmond -
Redmond, WA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$79,860 - $97,152 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Writing skills
English
Emergency response in crisis intervention
High school diploma or GED
Typing

Full Job Description

JOIN REDMOND!

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 78,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

The Police Department is responding to the growing needs of the City with our Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral opening. The fast-paced nature of our municipality drives innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will possess strong values that align with the City’s values, which include being welcoming, having integrity, showing accountability, and demonstrating a commitment to service. Additionally, the ideal candidate should find satisfaction in providing exceptional customer service, and thrive in a collaborative, high-volume work environment.

More than anything, our people make us great. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, and we all embrace the values of integrity, accountability, and commitment to service. We also care about our jobs, the work we do for the community of Redmond, and for each other. That spirit creates a purpose-driven culture at Redmond Police that is the biggest reason why people not only choose to work for Redmond but also stay.

This position requires two (2) years of recent experience (within the last four years) as a telecommunicator and dispatcher. If you do not have previous experience in this field, please visit the Public Safety Telecommunicator - Entry job opportunity.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service and simultaneously enters this information into the computer using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System
Calms, negotiates, advises, and provides instructions to callers to obtain accurate and essential information necessary to establish priority and initiate a timely response to emergency calls while providing excellent customer service.
Dispatch police units as appropriate via a trunked radio system; anticipate problems and respond to units as necessary.
Continually updates information as it is received, enters into computer and updates units as to new information or instructions including follow up and updated status of calls.
Manage multiple calls at a time while prioritizing them for response.

A Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral also requires:

Skill in:

Ability to filter and process multiple, sometimes competing, sources of information.
Ability to accurately capture, retain and relay verbal information using English clearly.
Possess an excellent vocabulary and verbally communicate rapidly.
Type 35 words per minute while conversing with callers.
Discern several conversations simultaneously, disseminate appropriate information, prioritize actions and respond in an effective manner.
Articulate in a clear, concise manner, disseminating complete and accurate information in a logical and timely basis both orally and in writing.
Condense and organize large amounts of information into readable, sensibly typed remarks in a timely manner and

Ability to:

Be available for shift work encompassing 24-hour day, seven-day week; inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Remember numerous details and quickly re-call essential information.
Consistently think clearly and respond quickly in a wide variety of emergency situations.
Deal effectively with people in a multi-cultural society under extremely stressful situations.
Quickly perform multiple time-sensitive tasks in response to visual and sound stimuli with a high degree of accuracy
Be a team player and establish good working relationships; maintain self-control under stressful circumstances.

Automatic Disqualifiers:
The City of Redmond Police Department will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time:

Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State or has been incarcerated for any crime.
Sold narcotics or dangerous drugs.
All illegal drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case-by-case basis.
Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Falsified his or her personal history questionnaire or application or failed to disclose pertinent information.
Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Unlawful sexual misconduct.

Discretionary Disqualifiers:
The following disqualifiers may, upon review by the Redmond Police Department, make you ineligible to become a City of Redmond Emergency Communications Specialist.

Alcohol or substance misuse and/or abuse.
Excessive traffic violations.
Commission of a felony.
A demonstrated unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or just debts.
Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.

Physical Demands
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Majority of tasks are done while seated at a workstation for extended periods of time. Shift rotations occur to cover 24-hour days, seven days a week, weekends & holidays. Work mandated overtime hours as necessary. Frequent and repetitive use of telephone & radio communications equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last four years) as a telecommunicator and dispatcher in a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) facility with enhanced 911 and computer-aided dispatch, desired

Licenses and Certificates:

Washington State Patrol's ACCESS certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Telecommunicator Level 1 & 2 and CTO certification must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Other
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Public Safety Telecommunicator job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

BENEFITS

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
Annual COLA adjustments
Annual merit increases of up to 5%

To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

safety telecommunicator lateral jobs in washington state

Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral

Police/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral

Lateral Public Safety Telecommunication Trainee Dispatcher

Telecommunicator

Public Safety Telecommunicator LATERAL

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alert for safety telecommunicator lateral in washington state

Explore jobs in more locations

JOIN REDMOND!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected