Public Safety Testing
Cowlitz 911 - Communications Officer/Dispatcher
Public Safety Testing, Kelso, Washington, United States, 98626
Last updated on June 23, 2023PST Partner Agency since February 25, 2014The Personal History Statement (PHS) is required and must be completed and uploaded into your Public Safety Testing account within 7 days following PST testing. If you fail to return the PHS within 7 days after PST testing, you may be disqualified and may not be asked to continue through the application process. By submitting the PHS you agree to a preliminary background check which includes (but not limited to) a criminal history check and employment verification prior to moving forward in the process.Community Information
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Cowlitz 911 - Communications Officer/Dispatcher Requirements
CategoryRequirementRequired at time of...TestHireWritten Examination
Yes, required
Typing Test
Yes, requiredThe typing test is a critical component of your written test score and you are required to complete the online typing test within 90 days (before or after) your written exam. You will be allowed four (4) attempts at the typing test every seven (7) days and are responsible for selecting the score that you want PST to forward to the agencies you have applied with.40 WPM; 90% Accuracy
Minimum Age
18 years old.US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legally authorized to work in the U.S. during the background investigation.High School Grad/ GED
Must provide proof of high school diploma or GED during the background investigation.Driver's License Required
Must provide proof of a valid driver's license during the background investigation.Felony Conviction(s) as an AdultFelony Conviction(s) as a JuvenileAbility to Read & Write the English Language
Applicants must be fluent in English; they must clearly speak,write and read the English language.Vision Requirements
A final job offer will be made pending the applicant passing a vision screening.Other
Applicants will be required to successfully pass the following, an interview, criminal and personal background investigation, psychological exam, CVSA, pre-employment drug test,Critical Dispatch test, hearing and vision test by time of hire.
Applicants must sign an agreement they are willing and able to meet all conditions of employment, and agree to the terms of the supplemental self-evaluation questionnaire by time of hire, vision test by time of hire.
The Personal History Statement (PHS) is required and must be completed and uploaded into your Public Safety Testing account within 7 days after your test.Multiple Scores from Same Applicant
We consider all the scores from the same applicantRequest/Access Scores
On an as-needed basis as vacancies occurDispatch Typing Test
35 WPM and 90% AccuracyCowlitz 911 - Communications Officer/Dispatcher Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.CategoryDisqualifierDriving
Automatic
1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 3 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic
Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Automatic
3 or more moving violations in past 3 years.
Automatic
2 or more at-fault accidents in past 3 years.Drug Usage
Automatic
Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic
Illegal opiate use.
Automatic
Hallucinogen use within past 7 years. No more than 3 uses total.
Potential
Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic
No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic
Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 6 times in lifetime, and no use within the past 7 years.
Automatic
Any pattern of illegal narcotics, or prescription medication in the past seven years, or extensive use over a lifetime, including any distribution of a controlled substance.Criminal Activity
Potential
Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential
Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic
Unlawful sexual misconduct.Employment
Automatic
2 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic
Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment because of the following reasons: Dishonesty.
Automatic
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic
Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic
Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic
Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.Automatic
Failure to pay income tax or child support.Contact Information#J-18808-Ljbffr
Department Information
Job Description
Area Information
Hiring Status
Salary Information
Cowlitz 911 - Communications Officer/Dispatcher Requirements
CategoryRequirementRequired at time of...TestHireWritten Examination
Yes, required
Typing Test
Yes, requiredThe typing test is a critical component of your written test score and you are required to complete the online typing test within 90 days (before or after) your written exam. You will be allowed four (4) attempts at the typing test every seven (7) days and are responsible for selecting the score that you want PST to forward to the agencies you have applied with.40 WPM; 90% Accuracy
Minimum Age
18 years old.US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legally authorized to work in the U.S. during the background investigation.High School Grad/ GED
Must provide proof of high school diploma or GED during the background investigation.Driver's License Required
Must provide proof of a valid driver's license during the background investigation.Felony Conviction(s) as an AdultFelony Conviction(s) as a JuvenileAbility to Read & Write the English Language
Applicants must be fluent in English; they must clearly speak,write and read the English language.Vision Requirements
A final job offer will be made pending the applicant passing a vision screening.Other
Applicants will be required to successfully pass the following, an interview, criminal and personal background investigation, psychological exam, CVSA, pre-employment drug test,Critical Dispatch test, hearing and vision test by time of hire.
Applicants must sign an agreement they are willing and able to meet all conditions of employment, and agree to the terms of the supplemental self-evaluation questionnaire by time of hire, vision test by time of hire.
The Personal History Statement (PHS) is required and must be completed and uploaded into your Public Safety Testing account within 7 days after your test.Multiple Scores from Same Applicant
We consider all the scores from the same applicantRequest/Access Scores
On an as-needed basis as vacancies occurDispatch Typing Test
35 WPM and 90% AccuracyCowlitz 911 - Communications Officer/Dispatcher Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.CategoryDisqualifierDriving
Automatic
1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 3 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic
Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Automatic
3 or more moving violations in past 3 years.
Automatic
2 or more at-fault accidents in past 3 years.Drug Usage
Automatic
Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic
Illegal opiate use.
Automatic
Hallucinogen use within past 7 years. No more than 3 uses total.
Potential
Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic
No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic
Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 6 times in lifetime, and no use within the past 7 years.
Automatic
Any pattern of illegal narcotics, or prescription medication in the past seven years, or extensive use over a lifetime, including any distribution of a controlled substance.Criminal Activity
Potential
Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential
Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic
Unlawful sexual misconduct.Employment
Automatic
2 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic
Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment because of the following reasons: Dishonesty.
Automatic
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic
Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic
Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic
Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.Automatic
Failure to pay income tax or child support.Contact Information#J-18808-Ljbffr