Now Accepting Applications for the Following Positions
Jeffcom 911 (Jefferson County, Washington) is conducting a national search for Director of the Jeffcom 911 Communications Center. Jeffcom 911 is the only Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 911 emergency calls placed within Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 is a quasi-municipal corporation created via interlocal agreement between various public agencies. Appointed by the Jeffcom 911 Board and subject to confirmation annually, the Director serves as the highest executive authority of Jeffcom 911.
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Additional information:
The Director is expected to adjust work hours as necessary and be available for call-out in event of emergencies requiring 24-hour availability via an agency-supplied wireless device capable of voice and data communication. The work of this position is conducted on-site with significantly limited options for an alternative work arrangement.
Due to the nature of the work, job offers are contingent on review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is an exempt employee. The Director position will require work of more than 40 hours per week. Due to salary and duties, this position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The first review of submissions is Monday March 29, 2023. It is anticipated that an interview of selected candidates will be conducted by the Jeffcom 911 Administrative Board as soon as qualified candidates are identified. Please submit resume and cover letter to: hr@jeffcom911.us
Jeffcom 911 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Communication Officer – 911 Dispatcher
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Job Summary:
Communication Officers (or 911 Dispatchers) act as the first line of First Responders in emergency situations. They provide life-saving assistance to the community and ensure the safety of police and fire personnel. Duties include answering 911 and other non-emergency telephone calls in a multi-jurisdictional dispatch center, and perform radio dispatch of operational and emergency police, fire and medical calls for assistance. This work involves a wide variety of computer transactions and records functions.
Jeffcom 911 is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. In order to protect the residents of Jefferson County, Communications Officers work rotating shifts (shifts change every three months) with variable days off. Currently, employees work 12-hour shifts, either 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am.
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Hiring Process
After applying, candidates can expect the following to occur during the hiring process. The entire process can be completed in as little as six weeks. Candidates must successfully pass each step in order to move forward.
To begin the hiring process, please send your resume to hr@jeffcom911.us
Jeffcom 911 is an equal opportunities employer.
Come check us out! If you have wondered what goes on in a 911 center, email hr@jeffcom911.us to set up an observational sit in. See first-hand what happens behind the scenes. This could be exactly what you’ve been looking for!