Job Description
Join Seattle's elite emergency response team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! No prior experience required—we provide comprehensive paid training to launch your career in public safety. As the critical link between citizens and first responders, you'll handle high-stakes situations with calm professionalism while earning competitive benefits and growth opportunities. Perfect for motivated individuals seeking to make a tangible impact in their community.
Responsibilities
- Process emergency calls, dispatch police units, and maintain radio communications
- Enter and update critical information in CAD/RMS systems with precision
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during emergencies and critical incidents
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support to callers
- Document incident reports and maintain detailed activity logs
- Operate communication equipment following department protocols
- Collaborate with officers, firefighters, and medical teams seamlessly
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to type 40+ WPM (testing required post-application)
- U.S. citizenship and valid Washington State driver's license
- Clear criminal background and drug-free status
- Exceptional multi-tasking under high-pressure conditions
- Proficient with basic computer applications
- Strong situational judgment and decision-making skills
- Must pass psychological and polygraph examinations