Communications Officer 1

$4,000 SIGNING BONUS ($2,000 After Hire, $2,000 at completion of probation) Communications Officer 1 [Entry Level & Lateral Entry] - ( Available Statewide) Salary: $4,926 to $6,623 ( monthly ) Positions located within King County are eligible for an additional 5% Geographic Pay. A Communications Officer 1 will receive training in law enforcement and emergency communications operations and procedures, transmitting, receiving, and relaying information concerning public safety and law enforcement activities to, from, and between State Patrol mobile units and stations, other State, county, and Federal law enforcement agencies, and the public by means of radio, multi-line telephone systems, computer terminals, private line intercom systems, and other telecommunications devices. In a Communications Center, a Communications Officer 1's primary responsibility is to efficiently multi-task technologies answering emergency 911 and business phone calls, entering and updating calls for service and self-initiated activity into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Computer system and transmitting and receiving radio communications from field personnel. These critical responsibilities are the lifeline for officers in the field and the first contact with the public who report emergency situations requiring police, fire or medical response. Required Experience & Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Typing speed of 40 wpm. Performance Standards: Work weekends, days off, holidays, and rotating shifts; e.g., continuous five-work-days-per-week shifts that rotate each 28 days to a different schedule of regular days and hours per week. Have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including a computer keyboard. Ability to respond to visual and sound stimuli with a high degree of accuracy in a timely manner. Ability to distinguish colors. Have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job functions. Ability to effectively communicate orally (using radio equipment) and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate with and assist upset, confused, or otherwise distressed customers due to heightened emotions. Willing to work long, extended or adjusted hours and respond on short notice to work. Accept counseling and guidance from supervisors. Accept responsibility for issued equipment. Refrain from lying, cheating, or stealing. Residency Requirement: Because of the nature of the Communications Officer 1 duties this position may be subject to emergency call-out. As a result of this, Communications Officer 1's are required to live within seventy-five (75) miles from their assigned duty station. Drug Standards: Drug possession/usage beyond these standards disqualifies you for employment with the WSP. No use or possession of Cannabis after conditional offer of employment with the WSP excluding topical CBD oils, creams, etc. No use or possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) over five (5) times combined within the last 10 years. No use or possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) in the last three (3) years. No use or possession of Heroin or its derivatives, regardless of time frame. No injection of any non-prescribed illegal drugs, regardless of time frame. Conviction Standards: Any conduct deemed to impede the ability of the WSP to effectively fulfill its responsibilities; causes a lessening of public confidence in the ability of the WSP to perform its mission; or does not equate with the high ethical standards expected by the public of law enforcement agencies will result in disqualification. Have no felony convictions. Have no misdemeanor convictions involving use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, etc.), or controlled substances. No conviction of DUI within the last 10 years. No more than 1 total conviction for DUI regardless of time frame. Other than those identified above, misdemeanor convictions over the age of 21 may be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided they did not occur within the last three (3) years. No more than two (2) convictions of major moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree, etc.), within the last five years. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. For more information regarding this position and working for WSP, please click here . Questions? Please contact Aleesha Brown at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at aleesha.brown@wsp.wa.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr