Communications Officer

Job Title: Communications Officer
 

Tribal Department: Tulalip Police Department
 

Job Summary: Ensure that all calls for service received by the Tulalip Police Department are handled in the best interest of Tulalip Community. Dispatch patrol officers to calls; perform duties and functions contained in the Tulalip Tribal Police Policies and Procedures.
 

Compensation: $41,870 annually  
 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
   

Experience:

• One (1) year experience utilizing communications skills.
   
• One (1) year working with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel etc.
   
• One (1) year working in an office environment; working with multi-line telephones, multi-tasking, use of copier/fax machine.
   

Skills Testing:

• Must be able to type 35wpm.
• Must take a multi-task test that is administered by the Communications Supervisor.
   

Prerequisites:

• WA State Driver’s License. (Abstract Required)
   
• Must pass a Tier I-C background investigation.
   
• Must not be convicted of a felony or any violent crime.
   
• Must pass a Tulalip Police Department background investigation that includes but is not limited to; completing twenty (20) page Personal History Packet, credit check, polygraph
   
• Must pass a Urinalysis Test
   
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating 12-hour shifts
  
   

Terms of Employment: This is a regular Full-Time position requiring 40 hours per week or 2080 hours per year.

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