Dispatcher- Entry Level

Salary : $62,878.40 - $94,307.20 Annually

Location : Tulalip

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Tulalip Police Department

Division : Dispatcher

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2026

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Entry Level Dispatcher serves as a vital communication link between the Tulalip Police Department and the Tulalip community. Ensuring that calls for service received by the Tulalip Police Department are handled appropriately and in a timely manner. The primary duties include responding to and addressing any emergency or non-emergency calls and providing necessary assistance or important information. Will log each call, dispatching field units on routes, prioritize, and organize calls for service. Utilizes confidential police computer systems to access and read warrants, court documents, and police files for officers. Files, gathers data, and operates two-way radio communication, phones, and cellular devices.

COMPLETED and PASSED the written test with Public Safety Testing and selected Tulalip Police Department. Website

Essential Duties

• Maintains contact with officers on duty to ensure that they are safe in the field and assist all officers with all assistance needs.
• Receive and process emergency and non-emergency calls for service, prioritizing radio transmissions and dispatching emergency responders, to includes police and Fish and Wildlife calls for service.
• Enter and maintain accurate and detailed information into the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch system).
• Operates and monitors two-way radio console, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) record management system (RMS), OMINIXX and Odyssey (court system), as well as monitoring the Audio and Video security system.
• Ability to accurately capture, retain, and relay verbal information while speaking clear English.
• Records and confirms warrant records, restraining orders, no contact order, and Tribal subpoenas.
• Operates the police service ACCESS computer system, WACIC and NCIC system to enter stolen items or missing persons.
• Read maps and relay directions as necessary.
• Coordinate resources and communications between agencies during complex or high-risk incidents.
• Keeps all emergency contact phone lists and the law enforcement contact list updated.
• Responsible for keeping all information and records confidential.
• Enter and modify information into a local, state and national computer database.
• Process all reports, copy and send them to the appropriate agency daily, and make a file for entered items into WACIC / NCIC.
• Maintains and keeps all office equipment in working order.
• Responds to all report requests per the dispatch policy when the records specialist is not available.
• Operates within the guidelines of the Tulalip Police Department policy and procedures.
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Other Related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Minimum Related Experience

Required Licenses / Certifications / prerequisites / other

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Able to

Physical Requirements

The Tulalip Police Department is proud to provide employees with excellent comprehensive benefits, including :

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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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