Southeast Communications Center

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

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. 

 Emergency Communications Dispatcher Job Overview

 Emergency Communications Dispatcher Recruitment Flyer

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