Lateral Communication Specialist I
Lateral Communication Specialist I
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Job Summary
- Are you an experienced 911 Call Taker and Police DispatcherIf so we want your expertise and enthusiasm to join the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) family!
About us: Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) is a division of the City of Salem and the Salem Fire Department. WVCC dispatches for 32 Police Fire and Medical agencies in Lincoln Polk and Marion counties in a 24/7 365day center.
What can we offer for all your hard work- 40 hours sick leave to start
- 40 hours vacation leave to start
- Reimbursement of moving expenses
- If the move is > than 100 miles you will be reimbursed up to $1000.
- Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies
- Competitive pay
- Employerpaid PERS contribution of 6.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary longterm care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Bonus perk we have the best team to work with onsite exercise equipment and more!
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience skills and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
This position is representedby 911 Professional Communication Employees Association (PCEA) for more information on incentives and benefits pleaseclick here.
***Please read the following stepscarefully****To be considered all applicants must complete the following steps:
- Complete a city job application.
- Answer supplemental questions
- Email to receive a link to the Criticall test. Please note if you are already certified by DPSST you do not need to take the Critcall test.
- Fill out the observation form attached and email to to schedule a time for an observation.
Lateral Transfer Requirements/Minimum Requirements:- Must be currently or in the last 12 months employed as a Telecommunicator and have 3 years experience and/or experience within the last 5 yearsdispatching Law enforcement for a municipality state or federal agency. This must be listed in your work history and verified to qualify for consideration for this position.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter describing how their skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Must pass the preemployment drug test (including
- Must pass the preemployment background check criminal background check and psychological exam.
- Must pass the Criticall test (Typing requirement: 35 wpm with 95 accuracy).
- Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of rotating shifts including holidays nights and weekends.
- Pass a vision and hearing examination.
- Vision and Hearing:Oregons minimum standards for employment as a Telecommunicator can be found in completion of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Basic Telecommunicator courses provided by WVCC by the end probationary period.
- Graduation from high school or a G.E.D. and experience in performing highactivity call receiving work communicating via telephone equipment or dealing with emergency related requests from the public.
- Current DPSST Telecommunicator certification is preferredbut not required
- OutofState agency experience will be considered on a casebycase basis to determine eligibility.
- Must be able to obtain required DPSST state certification during the probationary period.
Where can I find out more about the position
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Communication Specialist I.Next Steps:
Skills Testing:Successful candidates that pass the skills testing will be invited to sign up for an interview.
Interviews:
Successful candidates that pass the interviews will be moved forward to the background investigation phase of the process.
Tentative hire date: TBD
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
