Police​/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral

Overview

Some of what you'll be doing:

You will be responsible to perform specialized duties in the Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communication Center. Receive and transmit requests for emergency services related to public safety.

• You will answer 911 emergency and non-emergency calls for service, prioritizing radio transmissions and dispatch emergency responders, including police, fire, and medical.
• You will cross trained in all aspects of our 911 center this includes police dispatch, fire dispatch, medical dispatch and police, fire , medical call taking. You will maintain knowledge of status and location of each emergency responder as well as electronically log all pertinent data relating to dispatched or emergency responder activity.
• You will inquire upon and enter information into state and national computerized data files and systems.
• You will read maps and relay directions as necessary.
• You will monitor security cameras, alarms, fire alarms and dispatch appropriate resources as necessary, dispatching appropriate fire suppression and/or medical response to fire, fire alarms, aircraft emergencies or requests for medical aid.
• You will provide emergency medical dispatching including pre arrival instructions for medical aid calls.
• You will work with tenants, traveling public, residents, businesses, partner agencies and the community.

• All Lateral standards must be met at the time of application.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with the ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• You must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a full-time 911 dispatcher or 911 call taker in a 911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point), with no more than 24 months removed from service.
• You must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Telecommunicator I and II courses, King County Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification course, and State of Washington ACCESS certification within first year of employment.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Leader – You understand the gravity and weight of the position and provide guidance to teammates and citizens whenever possible in an accountable and honest manner.
• Effective Communicator – You possess the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with a diverse population under stressful conditions. You also have a strong ability to quickly understand the situation and communicate with the appropriate resources and response.
• Analytical Problem Solver – You are able to independently and rapidly assess and solve problems in stressful situations, applying policies, rules and regulations to take appropriate action.
• Multitasker – You are able to effectively multitask in an ongoing capacity while using discretion and sound judgement.

• Background Investigation – You must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological examination. Background investigations will be conducted as openings occur and include the following: driving history, credit history, arrest records, military records, educational records, and other sources where information can be obtained to measure one s suitability for police work.
  
  You must successfully complete a training process once hired.
• Automatic Disqualifiers – You will need to review our list of Automatic Disqualifiers related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment and Financials before submittal of your application.
• Work Schedule – This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week as part of a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. Normal work schedule will vary and is currently a 4 ten-hour day schedule that is bid a year in advance with rotation every 6 months. Must…