| Post Code: D708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announcement Number: LESP0873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification Number: C0314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open: 09/10/2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revised: 11/01/2008 (salary update) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location: Salem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability: Full Time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GENERAL INFORMATION These positions are with the Oregon State Police in Salem at the Northern Command Center. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Telecommunicator 1 may be considered for a developmental program until they meet the minimum qualifications for the Telecommunicator 2 classification. Pay would be at the TC1 level until MQ’s are met. Persons hired into these positions will be required to serve a 12-month trial service period in each classification and will be represented by the Oregon State Police Officer Association Union. Applicants will be subject to both a Computerized Criminal History and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Criminal Records. No Telecommunicator shall have been convicted: (a) In this state or any other jurisdiction, of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed; (b) Of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug; Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to read and write at the 12th grade level as part of the selection process. An appointment to this position would be contingent upon successful completion of a Physical Examination. The State provides an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes: Education differential pay of 3% for associate degree and 6% for bachelor degree. Paid holiday, vacation and sick leave. Participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer contributions. A generous contribution toward individual and family health and dental insurance. Employer paid $5,000 Basic Life insurance. Employee options to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options as well as additional basic life insurance coverage, long- and short-term disability plans, accidental death and dismemberment plans and long-term care insurance. TO QUALIFY Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have: Telecommunicator II • Six months of public safety dispatching experience (such as State Police Telecommunicator 1, public safety call taker, public safety dispatcher, etc.); OR • One year experience in a dispatch position requiring the simultaneous use of radio or telephone and computer; OR • One year of experience in law enforcement as a Police Cadet, reserve police officer, or police officer; OR • Successful completion of a certified emergency communication course; AND • Keyboarding (typing) speed of at least 35 words per minute; AND • High School diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test. Telecommunicator I • One year of public contact experience (such as public service representative, salesperson, receptionist, etc.) which included answering questions and gathering, relaying, and/or providing information to others OR successful completion of a certified emergency communication course; AND • Keyboarding (typing) speed of at least 35 words per minute; AND • High School diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test. If your application does not clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be rejected. Example: Telecommunicator 2 requirement of simultaneous use of radio or telephone and computer, if you are relying on this to qualify, your application must show that you have the simultaneous use otherwise your application will be rejected. You must live within 45 minutes from worksite. IF YOU QUALIFY, see Test Section DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The State Police Telecommunicator 2, as part of a statewide network, is responsible for communication coordination between field officer, local and county law enforcement and emergency services, State agencies, and the public within a large geographic area encompassing multiple counties, cities, and towns. In addition, the duties are supportive of the State Police teletype network, computer-assisted dispatch, the statewide and nationwide networks, and their included data bases. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
THIS IS THE TEST Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Limit your answer to each question to no more than one (1) page. Be sure that the jobs where you gained your work experience are clearly identified and described in your answers and listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your grade will be based upon your answers. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to agree with the question. Attach the answer sheet to your application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
2. Describe the type of research you conducted to prepare yourself for a Telecommunicator career. 3. Describe the additional duties you performed while performing customer service. Attach completed Screening Questionnaire. – following this announcement REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING (At time of interview) - Typing test - CritiCall (tests for critical skills and abilities needed to perform job) - Provide copy of High School transcripts, diploma or GED. WORKING CONDITIONS Works in an area with moderate noise levels caused by equipment and radio transmissions; is restricted to workstation for long periods, sometimes in a close work area; may be required to work extended work hours due to emergency situations or increased workload (temporary); the dispatch center is a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year operation. The shifts vary from day, swing and night depending on the assigned or bid shift based upon seniority; required to work weekends and holidays; and required to work during inclement weather conditions and during natural disasters. HOW TO APPLY Submit a COMPLETED State of Oregon Employment application (form PD100), Answers to the questions, Screening questionnaire and copy of transcripts, diploma or GED. DELIVER OR MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Oregon State Police Human Resources 255 Capital St NE. 4th floor Salem, Oregon 97310 If necessary, you may FAX to (503) 378-2360. The agency is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmittal by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. Due to the large volume of applications receive; the agency is unable to verify receipt of application materials or status of the recruitment. Copies of Position Descriptions will not be provided prior to interviews. We will not accept applications by e-mail. Application materials MUST BE RECEIVED ON THE CLOSE DATE and be complete and legible. Additional information cannot be accepted after the close date. Notice of examination results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of notice. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. Keep a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. Current Job Openings and information on application forms is available through computer modem access: http://www.oregonjobs.org For more information about Oregon State Police visit: http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/. Oregon State Police is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SELF-SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE The following must be understood by all candidates for the position of Telecommunicator with the Oregon State Police. Please check the box of the appropriate answer to the following questions and sign below.
I, , certify that I answered the above questions truthfully (Print Name) and accurately. I realize that failure to do so disqualifies me as a candidate for this position. Applicant Signature Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
