911 Dispatch Position

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Dispatcher

 

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Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Dispatcher

Last updated on February 01, 2024
PST Partner Agency since January 09, 2013

Community Information

Wahkiakum County is a rural community located on the Columbia River, one hour from the coast in SW Washington.

Department Information

7 Full Time Sworn Law Enforcement Officers, 9 Full Time Sworn Corrections/Communications Officers, 8 Reserve Deputies, 1 Sworn Chief Civil Deputy, 1 Emergency Manager, 1 IT Manager, 1 Admin Asst

Job Description

A full- time Wahkiakum County Call Taker/Dispatcher is also a Corrections Officer and must pass a Physical Ability test. A new hire must also pass the WA State Corrections Academy.

Area Information

County: Wahkiakum
Population: 4,200
# of Staff: 19

Hiring Status



The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

A full- time Wahkiakum County Call Taker/Dispatcher is also a Corrections Officer and must pass a Physical Ability test. A new hire must also pass the Corrections Academy.

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Salary Information

 Starting salary is $23.67/hr or $4,102.01 monthly

Benefit Information

 Benefits include vacation leave, sick leave, PSERS retirement, uniform allowance plus many other optional benefits

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Dispatcher Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
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.

35 WPM; 90% Accuracy

Minimum Age 21
Citizenship Yes
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Depends on crime
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur
Dispatch Typing Test 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy

Contact Information

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Dispatcher

P.O. Box 65, 64 Main St.
Cathlamet, WA 98612 Wahkiakum County
360.795.3242

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
Typing Test: Yes, required


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