South Sound 911 - Data Dispatcher
Last updated on October 17, 2024
PST Partner Agency since May 03, 2023
Important Information
***The South Sound 911 Data Dispatcher recruitment process is currently on hold. We will be accepting future applications for an eligible waitlist, ONLY, and will begin the recruitment process at a later date, TBD. We will be continuing with a hiring process at TBD date to establish a list. Once a position becomes available, we will utilize the eligibility list to fill vacancies. A date of hire is unknown at this time, and dependent upon openings as they become available.***
Data Dispatcher positions do not require completion of the dispatch written test, only a complete Personal History Statement. If applying for Data Dispatcher positions, please complete your Personal History Statement (PHS) by the listed deadline. We will review your PHS, and if approved, you will be invited to participate in our online skills assessment test (CritiCall).After this deadline, testing scores will be considered for the next hiring class.
For more information, visit https://southsound911.org, or attend our next Recruiting Academy Informational Session on a future date TBD. Please visit our website for more details.
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South Sound 911 - Data Dispatcher Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| Typing Test |
Yes, required |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | Eligible to work in the U.S. | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | Reviewed and considered on a case by case basis | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Reviewed and considered on a case by case basis | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Must be able to communicate fluently in English. | ||
| Vision Requirements | Ability to see computer monitor, depth perception, color vision. | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
| Request/Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur | ||
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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
Typing Test: Yes, required
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Other South Sound 911 positions
911 Call-Taker & Dispatcher
Records Specialist
LATERAL Dispatcher & 911 Call-Taker
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
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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PST staff are working remotely and are available by email at contact@publicsafetytesting.com. We anticipate a high email volume and will respond as quickly as possible.
