Port Angeles - Communication Officer/Dispatcher
Last updated on May 22, 2024
PST Partner Agency since September 20, 2012
Vacancies: 7
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There is a Minimum Typing Speed of 40 WPM with a 80% accuracy rate for test scores to be released to Port Angeles PD Dispatcher, however, a typing speed of 45 WPM will be required 90 days after hire.
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Port Angeles - Communication Officer/Dispatcher Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| Typing Test |
Yes, required The 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; 80% Accuracy |
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| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | Refer to Automatic and Discretionary Disqualifiers found at http://www.cityofpa.us/humanresourcesOpen.htm | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Refer to Automatic and Discretionary Disqualifiers found at http://www.cityofpa.us/humanresourcesOpen.htm | ||
| Other |
Refer to Automatic and Discretionary Disqualifiers found at http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/jobs.aspx Applicant must live within 30 minutes of the dispatch center. Minimum Typing Speed of 45 WPM required. |
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider all the scores from the same applicant | ||
| Dispatch Typing Test | 40 WPM; 80% Accuracy | ||
Port Angeles - Communication 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.
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Port Angeles - Communication Officer/Dispatcher
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
Typing Test: Yes, required
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COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
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