Summary
ENTRY LEVEL APPLICANTS NEED TO APPLY AT . THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A LATERAL ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FULLY FUNDED VACANCIES.
The work schedule for Police Communications Specialists shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays on duty, followed by four (4) consecutive days off (this represents an average of 182 12-hour shifts in a year for a total of 2184 hours). As a result, Communication Specialists receive 16 hours per month paid at the overtime rate (1.5x), as part of the regular work schedule.
Positions in this class perform telecommunications duties for Issaquah and contract agencies. This position also provides auxiliary service for the Issaquah Public Works and Emergency Operations Center Departments. Positions in this classification receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, and provide information or dispatch police, or transfer the call to the appropriate agency for fire or emergency medical service units as needed. Incumbents make decisions regarding the priority of emergency calls, initiate a sequence of actions and then follow up on the actions that are taken. Communications Specialists also are responsible for monitoring building and jail security using the Simplex security panel and Sound Transit cameras. Communications Specialists also perform administrative or records keeping duties as assigned.
Equity Statement
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.
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