Recruitment opens November 2 - November 30, 2020
Emergency Communications Dispatch Trainee (no experience required)
Lateral Police Dispatcher (current Police Dispatch experience required)
Recruitment Process:
You may apply online only during open recruitment periods. For more information, visit the City of Portland job site.
All applicants must submit:
- Complete Application form
- Complete Supplemental Questions
Optional Information Sessions:
Please use the following link to RSVP to the upcoming information sessions regarding this job posting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-emergency-community-dispatch-traineelateral-dispatcher-tickets-128543526147
Register and you will see the Zoom link listed on the Eventbrite posting.
Information Session Dates:
November 12, 2020 at 5:00pm
November 16, 2020 at 12:00pm
November 20, 2020 at 5:00pm
Recruitment and Selection Activity Schedule:
Recruitment Opens |
November 2, 2020 |
Recruitment Closes no later than 11:59pm on |
November 30, 2020 |
Application Review |
November 30, 2020 |
CritiCall Testing (online) |
December 16-18, 2020 |
Oral Interviews (by phone or Zoom) |
1st Interview - January 11-14, 2021 2nd Interview - February 1-3, 2021 |
Statement of Personal History Form Due |
February 5, 2021 |
Begin Background Investigation |
February 8, 2021 |
Complete Background Investigation |
April 7, 2021 |
Psychological Assessment |
April 19-22, 2021 |
If you are selected to participate in our training program, you will join our ten-week Basic Academy starting May 17, 2021. Click here for more information about our training program.
This position offers excellent pay (click to see Compensation Plan), as well as full benefits, such as individual/family medical, dental and vision coverage, sick and vacation leave. For more information, visit the City's Benefits page.
To learn about future hiring dates or for more information about working at BOEC, call Vickie Rogers at (503) 823-4664.