What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Communications Deputy position at Okanogan County?
911 Communications Deputy
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office currently has openings for 911 Communications Deputy / Dispatcher.
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatchers. Starting wage for this position is $23.83-$31.86 per hour with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and disability, paid sick leave and annual leave accrual.
- The Dispatcher must be accountable for every officer that they have radio contact with. They must know where that officer is at all times. They are the only means of communication the officer has. He relies on the Dispatcher for his safety. They also dispatch emergency vehicles for Pateros, Tonasket, Omak, Malott, Okanogan, Riverside, Conconully, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Oroville, Coulee Dam, Elmer City and when called upon, aid the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), County and State road departments and aid in Search and Rescue missions. Also, when needs arise, they dispatch the coroner, funeral homes, wreckers, tow trucks and are frequently called upon to dispatch the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), County Alcohol, and Mental Health Departments.
Applicants may apply direct to Okanogan County:
- Complete and SIGN the Civil Service Application and submit the documents requested on the Cover Sheet and return to the Civil Service Examiner at vpoole@okanogancounty.gov or send by USPS to Civil Service, 123 5th Ave N., Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840
- After the Civil Service Examiner has reviewed the submitted Civil Service Application a web link for a skills assessment will be provided to the applicant
- Civil Service/Department interview after successful completion of the skills assessment
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Background investigation, polygraph and psychological review.
- Employment start date set once all steps successfully completed.
For more information on these postings, to schedule a job shadow, or for questions about the hiring process, contact Vicky Poole, Civil Service Examiner by email at vpoole@okanogancounty.gov or call (509)422-7169
Okanogan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline for Applying : Open until filled
Job Details
Salary : $24 - $32