RiverCom Offers Free May 30 Dispatcher Test to Fill 911 Staffing Gaps
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Updated · KPQ · May 27
RiverCom Offers Free May 30 Dispatcher Test to Fill 911 Staffing Gaps
1 articles · Updated · KPQ · May 27
RiverCom will hold a free employment test on Saturday, May 30, in East Wenatchee as the first step for people seeking 911 dispatcher jobs.
The recruitment push targets ongoing staffing shortages, with Director Doug Jones saying telecommunicators are critical links between the public and first responders.
The dispatcher role includes answering 911 calls, coordinating emergency responses and supporting life-saving operations across the first-response system.
Applicants can find details about the test and the telecommunicator position at RiverCom911.org as the agency tries to widen its hiring pipeline.
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