Digital Communications Officer - Eugene, OR, United States - Lane County

Description

In this role, applicants will perform law enforcement telecommunications work in a dynamic 24/7 dispatch center which will include non-emergency and 9-1-1 calltaking, police and fire responder dispatching, as well as a full range of other professional duties.

The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County.

The Sheriff's Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew.

Nearly 300 staff, along with many volunteers, support these services and utilizes land, marine, air and other assets to maximize our response capability.

Schedule:

Varies, must be available to work all days and shifts, including, but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Some overtime may be required.

*Training:

~ One year of multi-line telephone system experience, along with police-related clerical work OR public safety communications work OR public contact work.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
thorough background investigation, including criminal records check, drug screen, TB test, hearing and vision testing. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor crimes will not qualify.
Employment for Communications Officer is contingent upon successful completion of:

Zone Testing :
Work performance, multi-task, manipulative skills test.

Interview:
All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview.

A thorough background investigation will be conducted including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test.

Rejection for employment with the Sheriff's Office does not preclude an applicant from applying for another position of employment with Lane County.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.