Police/Fire Communications Specialist – Lateral

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.