Career
Emergency
Dispatch: 9-1-1

Non Emergency
Dispatch:
541-884-4876 Ext.4
HALF TIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Half-Time Telecom  Specialist position is responsible for receiving 9-1-1 and other
emergency calls as well as supporting the dispatch services to Police, Fire and EMS.
This position is 32 - 37 hours per week with rotation of shifts on days, swing and grave.


How to apply for this position:
Read the Job Description & Qualifications below. Ensure that you can meet the qualifications of
this position including the passing of a clear background, drug & physical exam.

Fill out the following application and supplemental questionnaire below; return it to us via one of the
following: Email to jgibson@kc911.us or Fax to 541-884-5026  
Mail or drop off at our office: 2543 Shasta Way Klamath Falls, OR. 97601


The Process:
1. Application reviewed for completeness, qualifications, grammar, spelling etc.
2. Criminal history checks are conducted and must have no criminal convictions and a clear driving record
3. Qualified Applicants will be scheduled for a 2hr Dispatch Sit-in
4. Qualified Applicants will be scheduled for CritiCall Testing
(Typing, High School Equivalency & Multi Tasking)
5. Oral Board Interview will be scheduled with qualified applicants & 2nd 2hr Dispatch Sit-in
6. Based on recommendation of the Oral Board applicants will be schedule for an individual interview with
the Executive Director.

Thank you for your support and interest in joining our team!
Klamath 9-1-1 Communications District employees are an exceptional close-knit group of people who live and
participate in various communities in or near Klamath County. They are committed to highly-trained  professional
delivery of public safety services to the people who live in Klamath County, throughout and for the 27 police, fire
and emergency medical agencies they dispatch for.
ABOUT KECD STAFF
In May the voters passed Measure 18-96 an operating levy for emergency dispatch services. The District would
like to express its gratitude to the citizens of Klamath County for passing this measure and for the support of
countless partner public safety agencies. These dollars will be used to enhance the service to the community and
those public safety partners by increasing our staffing to appropriate levels.

Klamath 9-1-1 is your Public Safety Answering Point for all of Klamath County.  Our
dispatchers answer all incoming calls and dispatch for over 30 emergency response
agencies.  As an employee of the 9-1-1 center you will have a fulfilling career with great
benefits and paid training.  If you feel you are exceptional enough to succeed in a career
that few can perform, we would encourage you to apply for our available positions.  
THANK YOU
“This District is an Equal Opportunity Provider.”
Do you have what it takes? Apply Today