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Control Room Operator
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What they do
A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.
$43,029 / year median in Washington
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Control Room Operator Okanogan County has an opening for a Control Room Operator. This position maintains the security of the County Jail to contribute to the welfare of the inmates and protection of the county residents. Greets the public and accepts moneys for inmates. Controls all the video cameras in the jail, along with security alarm systems. Employment as a Control Room Operator offers a competitive benefit package that includes excellent health, dental and vision insurances, deferred compensation account options, retirement plan, short- and long-term disability options, basic life coverage, annual and sick leave accrual. To apply complete a Civil Service application here and submit all documents requested on the Civil Service Cover Sheet . For questions contact Chief Examiner Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169 or vpoole@okanogancounty.gov. EOE Special Requirements This position requires a Civil Service Exam which will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing room located at 123 5th Ave N. Room 150, Okanogan, WA. A Civil Service application must be submitted prior to testing and are being accepted until 5:00pm, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Cost to test for Control Room Operator is $20.00. Job Details Job ID 08112026control Category Civil Service/Sheriff Status Open Salary Salary range is $24.07-$30.73 per hour Posted August 11, 2026 3:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled