911 / Emergency Services Dispatcher

911 / Emergency Services Dispatcher

SALARY : $4715.00 / Month (to start)- Plus Excellent Benefits

lateral placement possible with a current DPSST Communications Certificate. Full Salary Range $4715.00-$6,018.00 / mth

• This posting is to establish a hiring list for future full-time job openings

CLOSING : Open Until Filled

DEPARTMENT : Sheriff's Office

POSITION : 25.02

Description :

A 911 / Emergency Services Dispatcher, is responsible for receiving emergency calls on the 911 and non-emergency lines, determining the nature and location of the emergency or request for service, and promptly dispatching the appropriate emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) via public safety radio based on established procedures, while maintaining accurate records of all calls and coordinating responses with other agencies; working 24 / 7 shifts in a high-pressure environment.

Requirements :

Ability to remain calm and professional while questioning callers under stressful situations to gather accurate information.

Ability to rapidly assess the urgency of a situation and make appropriate dispatch decisions based on established protocols.

Ability to handle more than one task at a time, i.e. listen to callers while speaking to units on the radio, often during emergent situations where time is critical

Accurate data entry and recording of call information and other records is crucial.

Familiarity (or ability to learn) with local streets, landmarks, and jurisdictional boundaries.

Efficient use of computer-aided dispatch systems and radio communication equipment.

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at . Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR ; please include proper certification (OAR ) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER