What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral-911 Dispatcher position at CITY OF LINCOLN CITY?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lateral 911 Dispatcher--LCPEA Union
Compensation: $30.12-$36.62 per hour
(LCPEA 2025/28 Wage Scale)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Next Look at Applications: December 9, 2025
Lincoln City’s 911 Dispatch Operators are part of the LCPEA Union. 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.
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 $10,000--$5,000 paid at hire date, $5,000 paid upon completion of probationary period (usually 12 months).
- Paid Time Off Available for Immediate Use--Forty (40) hours of admin time and Forty (40) hours of sick front-loaded.
- 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 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 may be found here: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6119466.careers?CareersSearch
The following items MUST be included with the City application for consideration and advancement to the next step of the recruitment process and applications will be screened for qualifications before being considered for advancement.
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- 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.
Candidates who supply the above will be sent to the Lincoln City Police Department who will contact candidates on the list and invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the department selection process. The City of Lincoln City requires applications to be completed and turned in before the closing date on the posting. Candidates must keep in mind that they must pass a DPSST training period as part of the minimum qualifications for employment.
Final Candidate: A conditional job offer will be extended to the final candidate. This offer is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, psychological examination, and a pre-employment medical examination. Once complete, 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.
The hiring process can take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks upon a conditional job offer.
Applications must be completed by December 9, 2025 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 : $30 - $37
