Join SECOMM!

Looking for a rewarding career with a pension plan?

The Emergency Communications Dispatchers are eligible to participate in the following Washington State Department of Retirement Services pension plans: PSERS Plan 2

Join one of our live virtual recruiting events hosted by Washington State 911 Jobs — where you’ll hear directly from 911 professionals and get your questions answered in real time!

• October 22nd at 5:00 PM
• November 15th at 10:00 AM
• December 8th at 2:00 PM 

These 90-minute sessions start with a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work as a 911 dispatcher — then it's your turn to ask questions and connect with real recruiters!

No need to register! Come back to this page on one of the dates above and click this Zoom link to join the live recruiting event!

Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step toward a rewarding career in 911! 

See an overview video of working for Washington State 911

Preparation Tips:

• Search online for Emergency Dispatcher Practice Skills Testing to improve your typing and data entry
• Review our Hiring Standards. These standards are evaluated throughout our recruitment process. 
• Consider a job observation to see if a career as a dispatcher is for you. 
  • Download and complete a Request to Observe  form for the opportunity to quietly observe the interactions and responsibilities of on-duty dispatchers. Return the complete form to SECOMMSUPS@BCES.wa.gov. 
  • All requests are subject to a wants/warrants check. Observations are limited to 2 hours in length or less. 

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