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Washington State Patrol

Communications Officer 1/Dispatcher D7

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $76,488/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Marysville, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Communications Manager plans and directs public relations programs that create a positive public image for an organization or business. Oversees press releases and communications with media; works with advertising and marketing staff to target advertising campaigns; manages internal communications such as newsletters or financial reports. May draft speeches or arrange interviews for company executives.

$147,802 / year median in Washington

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is located in Marysville, WA
This position is not a remote work position.
This is a 911-Dispatcher (Communications Officer) position with the Washington State Patrol.

A Communications Officer's primary responsibilities as a first responder are to efficiently multi-task using a number of technologies such as answering emergency 911 and business phone calls, enter and update calls for service in a computer aided dispatch system and transmit and receive radio communications from field personnel (troopers, park rangers, wildlife agents and more). These critical responsibilities are the lifeline for officers in the field and the first contact with the public who report emergency situations requiring police, fire, or medical response. To join the WSP Communications team, you must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent, be able to successfully pass a background check, polygraph, psychological, and hearing exam, be able to multi-task, work shift work and extended hours, distinguish colors, effectively communicate orally and in writing, have adequate hearing and visual acuity, pay close attention to detail and have good dexterity in hands to operate standard office equipment, including a computer keyboard.

TO APPLY

Visit www.wsp.wa.gov/communications to read more about the job and submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email from careers.wa.gov indicating your application has been received. Once your application has been accepted by Human Resources, they forward your information to WSP Communications Headquarters in Olympia. When monitoring your email for correspondence, please check your spam and junk folders periodically. Work Remotely No Watch our video here to learn more about the job: https://youtu.be/ubw7meGb_

SA Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,220.00

$87,756.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person