University of Washington Police Department

**911 Dispatch Position** **University of Washington Police Department - Police Dispatcher / Call Receiver**

**University of Washington Police Department - Police Dispatcher / Call Receiver**

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Last updated on December 03, 2021

PST Partner Agency since June 30, 2016

**Vacancies: 3**

**Testing Deadline: December 31, 2021.**

The University of Washington campus is a beautiful campus. It takes the commitment of our police force, security personnel and the involvement of the community to create a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) is committed to involving the community in solving crime problems through community policing practices and keeping the community educated as to safe practices to protect yourself and your property. This also requires a commitment from the community in helping us by taking responsibility in reporting crimes, suspicious activities, and practicing good and practical crime prevention techniques.

As an agency of the university community, UWPD provides law enforcement to the largest college and stadium in Washington State. We also provide security to visiting dignitaries and during demonstrations. The Police Department serves a vital role in the safety, security, and success of the University of Washington. Our purpose is to serve and protect the students, staff, faculty and all people and property within the jurisdiction of that community.

Police services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The University Police department has the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the main campus of the University of Washington, Seattle.

The University of Washington Police Department is a team of full-time and part-time commissioned, civilian & volunteer personnel dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the University of Washington campus. We are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior, and we conduct ourselves with P.R.I.D.E. in all we do.

The Communication Center is currently staffed by 10 911 dispatchers who report to a civilian supervisor. The dispatchers receive 911 calls, non-emergency calls, TTY calls (hearing impaired), intrusion/hold-up alarm calls, monitor fire alarms, and monitor several radio frequencies. After receiving a call, the dispatcher will determine the appropriate level of response and dispatch the personnel to the call.

UWPD has an outstanding opportunity for a Police Dispatcher/Call Receiver to perform specialized and varied work in the Police Department Communications Center to include receiving and transmitting law enforcement and related public safety information. This position is responsible for answering department telephones including emergency 911 telephone calls, determining the nature of the callers business and dispatching police mobile units, or referring the call to the appropriate resource; prioritizing and routing emergency calls to fire, police and emergency medical services. There is often a high volume of calls, many of which involve accidents or crimes in progress.

**University of Washington Police Department - Police Dispatcher / Call Receiver has 3 vacancies.**

**The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is December 31, 2021.**

**Community Information**

**Department Information**

**Area Information**

County: King

Population: 70,000+ daytime population; 30,000 night population

# of Staff: 11 positions committed to the Communications Center; approximately 70 in the department overall

**Hiring Status**

**Salary Information**

$4,116 to $5,535/month, effective 1.1.2021

**Benefit Information**

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website by clicking the following link,

**University of Washington Police Department - Police Dispatcher / Call Receiver Requirements**

Category Requirement Required at time of... Test Hire Written Examination Yes, required

Typing Test Yes, required

The typing test is a critical component of your written test score and you are required to complete the online typing test before the day of your exam. You will be allowed four (4) attempts at the typing test every seven (7) days and are responsible for selecting the score that you want PST to forward to the agencies you have applied with.

35 WPM; 90% Accuracy

Minimum Age 18 US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident Yes High School Grad/ GED Yes Driver's License Required Not required. Ability to Read & Write the English Language Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to include demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely speak English and understand English. College Requirement No Current Hiring Status We are hiring for multiple positions Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur Dispatch Typing Test 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy **Contact Information**

**University of Washington Police Department - Police Dispatcher / Call Receiver**

3939 15th AVE NE

Seattle, WA 98105 King County

**Agency Test Requirements**

**COVID-19 UPDATES**

** 5/6/2020 Update:**

**TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020**

All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.

We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.

** 4/1/2020 Update:**

If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the New Positions page to see what departments you can add We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.

** FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION**

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