Join the Dispatch Team at the Grants Pass Police Department!
This position is responsible for supervising telecommunicators I/II, developing policies and procedures, coordinating with other agencies, handling complex customer service, and dispatching as a telecommunicator/dispatcher for Police/Fire/EMS.
This position will be required to work a rotating shift schedule that rotates three times per year. We currently have one open vacancy.
Our Police Department is a 24-7 operation and all candidates will be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts and holidays.
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.
If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!An Associate’s Degree in a related field and two years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Supervisory experience or proof of certification as a communication training officer (CTO) is required. Upon director approval, the requirement for prior supervisory or CTO experience may be waived for candidates with applicable leadership training or experience.
Licensing Requirements:
•Oregon Driver’s License – Class C
•Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within sixty days of appointment
•Basic Telecommunicator Certificate
•Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate within 12 months of appointment
•DPSST Supervisory Certificate within 24 months of appointment
A complete listing of duties can be reviewed in the job description.
An on-line application must be completed by the closing date in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.
Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Cover LetterThe ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and/or drug screening.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
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In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snow-shoeing, and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Visitor information: https://travelgrantspass.com/