Entry Level or Lateral Police Dispatcher: Closing Date February 28, 2025, 5:00pm

Now Recruiting! Entry Level or Lateral Police Dispatcher

The City of Cottage Grove Police Department (CGPD) is actively recruiting for an Entry Level or Lateral Police Dispatcher to join our organization. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task effectively, and a genuine commitment to serving our community.

The ideal candidate will perform well under pressure and demonstrate dedication to our core values of service, empathy, integrity, and courage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Entry Level Non-Certified Dispatchers start at $51,384 Per Year + Overtime 
• Lateral Certified Dispatchers up to $70,170.60 Per Year + Overtime
• Annual Cost of Living Increase (July of Each Year)
• 8 Hours of Holiday Leave per Month
• 8 Hours of Sick Leave per Month
• 6.67 Hours of Vacation per Month
• Low Cost, Low Deductible ($250 Deductible!) Medical Plan with Excellent Coverage
• Two Options for Dental Insurance (EXCELLENT ORTHODONTIA COVERAGE)
• Up to $170 Per Month Employer Paid HRA Contributions
• 100% Paid PERS Retirement
• Longevity Benefits & Life Insurance
• Bilingual Pay

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY

Entry Level (non-certified):  

• Go to https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
• Select Emergency Communications (job class) and Oregon (state). Then select Cottage Grove Police Department.
• Complete Required Testing (ECOMM Emergency Communications Testing & NTN Typing Test)
• Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegrove.org
• Applicants who complete and pass the above required steps, will be invited to an interview.

Lateral Applicants (certified): 

• Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegrove.org
• Lateral Applicants can be invited to interview as soon as 7-days after application. 

Closing Date: February 28, 2025, 5:00pm

The City of Cottage Grove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.