Emergency Communications Careers
Skagit 911 is looking for energetic and motivated individuals seeking a career in public safety! Join an organization dedicated to helping their community while also keeping the lives of emergency responders – police, fire, medical – safe.
Essential job functions include enhanced critical thinking, recent and high performing computer/keyboard skills and the ability to function in a fast paced environment.
Basic job duties includes, but not limited to:
- Receiving and processing emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
- Using a computer-aided dispatch system, dispatch police, fire and medical units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures
- Provide pre-arrival instructions on medical emergency calls
- Monitor multiple radio frequencies
- Maintain status and location of police, fire, and medical units
- Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radios, telephones and computer systems
Starting Benefits:
- $20.05 per hour
- 176 Hours Paid Time Off
- Medical & Dental
- VEBA –A Health Reimbursement Account
- Overtime Pay
- Compensatory Time
- Employee to Employee “shift” trading (another paid leave option)
Accepted candidates will receive a base salary of $20.05 per hour with medical benefits as an in-house trainee. Full-time employees (non-trainees) enjoy a generous pay and benefits package; to include a salary of $20 -$30 per hour; vacation, holiday and sick leave; generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, longevity benefits, continuous training and professional development opportunities.
