Communications Officer

Lane County•Lane County Courthouse, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will provide critical law enforcement telecommunications support in a fast-paced, 24/7 dispatch center. Responsibilities include answering non-emergency and 9-1-1 calls, dispatching law enforcement and fire responders, coordinating emergency communications, and performing a variety of professional public safety support duties.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of multi-line telephone system experience, along with police-related clerical work OR public safety communications work OR public contact work; Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Possession of LEDS certification or ability to obtain within six months of initial appointment.
Possession of Telecommunicator certification or ability to obtain within one year of initial appointment.
Must be available to work all days and shifts, including, but not limited to evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment examination process; thorough background investigation, including criminal records check, drug screen, TB test, hearing and vision testing.
Applicants who have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor crimes will not qualify.
Zone Testing: Work performance, multi-task, manipulative skills test.
Interview: All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview. You must pass the interview in order to continue in the hiring process.
Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test. You must pass the background investigation in order to continue in the hiring process.