What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officer position at Lane County?
About the Position
In this role, applicants will perform law enforcement telecommunications work in a dynamic 24 / 7 dispatch center which will include non-emergency and 9-1-1 call-taking, police and fire responder dispatching, as well as a full range of other professional duties.
About the Division
The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County.
The Sheriff’s Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew.
Lane County covers over 4,600 square miles, and is nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Nearly 300 staff, along with many volunteers, support these services and utilizes land, marine, air and other assets to maximize our response capability.
Schedule : Must be available to work all days and shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.
- This is an LCPOA represented position
Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience :
One year of multi-line telephone system experience, along with police-related clerical work OR public safety communications work OR public contact work.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements :
Notes :
Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment examination process; thorough background investigation, including criminal records check, drug screen, TB test, hearing and vision testing. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor crimes will not qualify.
Employment for Communications Officer is contingent upon successful completion of :
Lane County Sheriff's Office examples of minimum standards and disqualifying factors
Rejection for employment with the Sheriff's Office does not preclude an applicant from applying for another position of employment with Lane County.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
