911 Dispatcher-Lateral

• Location 801 Southwest Highway 101,Lincoln City, OR, 97367,United States
• Base Pay $31.33 - $39.98 / Hour
• Job Category Police Department, Telecommunications, Emergency Dispatcher
• Industry Law Enforcement, First Responder, Dispatcher
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

911 Dispatcher—Lateral Hire

Compensation: $31.33-$39.98 per hour

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:

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.

Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:

Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes advanced knowledge and application of English grammar and spelling. Proven ability to receive and assimilate information quickly and in times of stress and exercise good judgment and decision-making. General knowledge of emergency service organizations and functions, including care and use of electronic communications equipment, record keeping and filing systems. High school education or equivalent supplemented by additional related training and one year general office experience or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute. Ability to multi-task under stressful conditions or during emergencies while remaining calm and focused. Must be able to work varied shifts, holidays and weekends. Must be able to respond to requests to work on short notice and be available for mandatory overtime and shift extensions.

Must be able to obtain LEDS certification within 6 months of hire and attend DPSST Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatch training within 12 months of employment. Must also possess a current CPR/First Aid card or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.

Previous experience in an emergency service environment. Possession of LEDS certification.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate (hear and speak) and reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to wear a headset during the entire shift. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer…