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Public Safety Telecommunicator (Entry-Level/Trainee)
Make a Difference. Save Lives. Be the Calm in the Chaos.
Skagit 911 is seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our team as Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST). This critical role serves as the vital link between community members in crisis and the emergency services that respond. As a first responder, you will help ensure the safety and well-being of the public and field responders through skilled communication, rapid decision-making, and unwavering professionalism.
New PST Trainees receive comprehensive on-the-job training over a period of 6 to 8 months, working under the close supervision of a certified Training Supervisor. During this time, PST Trainees follow a four 10-hour day schedule (four days on, three days off) as they progress through a structured training program. Upon successful completion and demonstration of core competencies, trainees are signed off to work independently and will be assigned to either a Law Enforcement or Fire/EMS dispatch specialty.
What We Offer
> $28.57 (PST Trainee rate); $28.88 (Step 1 PST rate)
> Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits.
> Paid time off, starting at 188 hours per year plus 8 hours of sick leave per month.
> Pension contributions through WA DRS.
> Supportive team environment with ongoing training.
> Opportunities for advancement and specialization.
> Union-represented position with benefits and protections outlined in a collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
> Must be at least 18 years old.
> No felony convictions.
> No active criminal charges or warrants.
> High school diploma or GED.
> Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
> Must pass a law enforcement background investigation, polygraph screening, hearing test (with or without accommodation), drug test and other hiring criteria.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator (Lateral Entry)
If you currently work or have worked at a 911 center/PSAP/ECC in the United States within the last two years, you may be classified as a Lateral Entry Public Safety Telecommunicator. Skagit 911 is always open to speaking with current or previous Public Safety Telecommunicators. If you would like to know more or wish to apply for a position at Skagit 911, please email Skagit 911's hiring team at Hiring@skagit911.us