Watch Specialist (Criminal Justice/Emergency Communications Specialist)
Core
Staff the State of Oregon's Emergency Communications and Coordination Center (OEC3) to provide 24-hour coordination of local, state, and federal resources in response to emergency incidents and serve as the first point of contact for statewide emergency notifications.
Role type
Emergency Communications Specialist (Criminal Justice)
Builds
Statewide emergency notifications, incident management coordination, and alert distribution for state agencies, federal partners, and local jurisdictions.
Domain
Public Safety / Emergency Management / Government
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Independent decision making, sound judgement, adaptability, interviewing callers, documenting critical information, creating and disseminating reports, monitoring and distributing alerts, planning and training participation
Preferred skills
Experience in a public safety answering point (PSAP) or 9-1-1 center, operating computer aided dispatch systems, Everbridge software, Esri/ArcGIS Online, preparing briefings for senior leadership, Basic Intelligence and Threat Analysis Course completion, Telecommunicator certification
Technologies
Computerized dispatch systems, Everbridge, Esri/ArcGIS Online, OERS
Responsibilities
Coordinate statewide emergency notifications and incident management; Independently interview callers to determine required notifications; Document critical information and share reports with multiple agencies; Create and disseminate reports to internal and external organizations; Assist in developing and evaluating emergency response plans and training; Monitor and distribute statewide alerts and warning information
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC