What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Dispatcher-Lateral Hire position at CITY OF LINCOLN CITY?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
911 Dispatcher—Lateral Hire
Compensation: $31.33-$39.98 per hour
Plus excellent benefits
Full-Time--LCPEA Union Represented
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Next Look at Applications: September 21, 2026
Ready to take on a meaningful challenge? Being a 911 professional isn’t easy—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. This career demands dedication, quick thinking, and a heart for service. To be considered as a lateral hire, applicants must be certified in the state of Oregon or have performed the duties of a 911 telecommunicator or Public Safety Communicator for 3 years out of state. If you're ready to step into a role where you can make a real impact every day every day in Lincoln City, here's how to get started:
Benefit Information:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Public Employee Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
Additional Incentive for Lateral Hires:
- Hiring Bonus of $25,000—half paid at time of hire (with first paycheck), remaining half paid upon completion of initial training period.
- Paid Time Off Available for Immediate Use--Forty (40) hours of admin time and Forty (40) hours of sick leave.
- Relocation Allowance--Up to $6,000 moving compensation based on relocation distance.
HOW TO APPLY
The process to apply has changed from prior recruitment rounds—please read all instructions carefully and be sure to complete each step.
Application and Selection Process:
An online application must be completed and all required materials submitted via the City’s web portal by the closing date noted on open recruitment. Open recruitment details may be found online at the Lincoln City Employment Opportunities page.
The following items MUST be included with the City application for consideration and advancement to the next step of the recruitment process. Applications will be screened for qualifications before being considered for advancement.
- Online application
- Evidence of typing proficiency--A free typing test and certificate are available at www.typing.com. Typing test must be dated within one month of application. Qualified applicants must have a typing score of 35 words per minute with 85-90% accuracy. Attach the certificate to your resume for upload.
The City of Lincoln City requires applications to be completed and turned in before the closing date on the posting.
Candidate information will be sent to the Lincoln City Police Department for review. Applicants that meet the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in additional stages of the department selection process, including: panel interview, sit-along, Chief’s interview, and background investigation.
Final candidates will receive a conditional job offer. This offer is subject to the successful completion of a psychological and a pre-employment medical examination. Once complete, a final offer will be extended, and a starting date will be determined.
Hired individuals are required to attend the Dispatcher Academy class at the DPSST headquarters located in Salem, Oregon. This includes a three-week basic telecommunications course and a three-day emergency medical dispatcher class. Class attendance dates are dependent on DPSST Academy availability. Candidates must keep in mind that they must pass a DPSST training period as part of the minimum qualifications for employment.
The selection process can take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks upon a conditional job offer.
Applications must be completed by September 21, 2026, for consideration in the first round of applicants.
Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:
Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources
aedwards@lincolncity.org
541-996-1201
Salary : $31 - $40