Police/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral at Port of Seattle

SeaTac, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Call Taking, Radio Transmissions, Police Dispatch, Fire Dispatch, Medical Dispatch, Data Entry, Map Reading, Security Monitoring, Alarm Response, Emergency Medical Dispatching, Pre Arrival Instructions, Equity Commitment, Accountability, Effective Communication, Analytical Problem Solving, Multitasking

Industry

Government Administration

Description

You will be responsible to perform specialized duties in the Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communication Center. Receive and transmit requests for emergency services related to public safety. You will answer 911 emergency and non-emergency calls for service, prioritizing radio transmissions and dispatch emergency responders, including police, fire, and medical. You will be cross trained in all aspects of our 911 center this includes police dispatch, fire dispatch, medical dispatch and police, fire , medical call taking. You will maintain knowledge of status and location of each emergency responder as well as electronically log all pertinent data relating to dispatched or emergency responder activity. You will inquire upon and enter information into state and national computerized data files and systems. You will read maps and relay directions as necessary. You will monitor security cameras, alarms, fire alarms and dispatch appropriate resources as necessary, dispatching appropriate fire suppression and/or medical response to fire, fire alarms, aircraft emergencies or requests for medical aid. You will provide emergency medical dispatching including pre arrival instructions for medical aid calls. You will work with tenants, traveling public, residents, businesses, partner agencies and the community. #ZR All Lateral standards must be met at the time of application. You must be at least 18 years of age. Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with the ability to speak, read, and write the English language; You must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate. You must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a full-time 911 dispatcher or 911 call taker in a 911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point), with no more than 24 months removed from service. You must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Telecommunicator I and II courses, King County Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification course, and State of Washington ACCESS certification within first year of employment. Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. Leader – You understand the gravity and weight of the position and provide guidance to teammates and citizens whenever possible in an accountable and honest manner. Effective Communicator – You possess the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with a diverse population under stressful conditions. You also have a strong ability to quickly understand the situation and communicate with the appropriate resources and response. Analytical Problem Solver – You are able to independently and rapidly assess and solve problems in stressful situations, applying policies, rules and regulations to take appropriate action. Multitasker - You are able to effectively multitask in an ongoing capacity while using discretion and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

The specialist receives and transmits emergency service requests via 911 and non-emergency lines, prioritizing radio transmissions and dispatching police, fire, and medical responders. Responsibilities also include maintaining responder status, logging activity, entering data into state/national systems, reading maps, monitoring security systems, and providing emergency medical dispatch instructions.