R2967 Lateral Law Enforcement Dispatcher
Yakima County
Yakima, WA
Classification: Lateral Law Enforcement Dispatcher
Job Req: R2967
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Hours/Week: 40
Union: YSO Dispatch Guild
Pay Range: $30.71 - $38.95 per hour (Step 1-13 YSO Dispatch Guild)
Hiring Range: $30.71 - $32.59 per hour (Step 1-4 YSO Dispatch Guild) DOE
Open Date: 01/05/2026
Close Date: 12/31/2026 with weekly reviews
Overview:
The Yakima County Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications to form a register of eligible candidates for the position of LATERAL Law Enforcement Dispatcher with the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. Candidates must have one year of Law Enforcement Dispatch experience to be eligible to apply.
Selection Procedure:
Applications and required documentation will be accepted and reviewed at the end of each week. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of past experience and training. Applicants claiming veteran’s preference eligibility will be required to complete the Application for Veterans’ Preference Form.
Please submit:
#1 Yakima County Application
#2 Proof of Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork/ Passport)
#3 Proof of High School Education or GED (copy of HS diploma/GED or copy of College/Trade School diploma. Unofficial Transcripts showing proof of a High school or higher education)
Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Washington Paid Sick Leave
Note: This position is covered under YSO Dispatch Guild
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
Answers and responds to emergent / non-emergent calls from the public and business calls directed to the Sheriff’s Office. Assesses and determines priority of the call and availability of response units; elicits pertinent information from callers and disseminates the information received to law enforcement and other public safety agencies. Responds to general law and civil questions from the public and law enforcement.
Receives, transmits and relays sensitive information by simultaneously operating radios, multi-line telephone systems, computer terminals, private line intercom systems and other telecommunication devices for multiple agencies. Monitors in-office video surveillance displays.
Reviews and proofs Civil and Warrant Division documents. Verifies data provided and ensures accuracy of documents.
Develops and maintains working relationships with the community, municipal, state, and federal law enforcement and court contacts. Provides staff support to the 7 agencies we dispatch for at all times to include Spillman knowledge, WA state law and civil knowledge. Provides technical support to all Spillman agencies in our county to change and update passwords for the system. Run subjects and items in our state and national systems for Juvenile Detention, Yakima Co Jail for wants and orders. Coordinates efforts between agencies, staff, providers, volunteers and the public.
Organizes, maintains, compiles and accurately records data into or from computer and logs. Writes law enforcement reports. Writes supplemental reports to support Deputy and Law Enforcement Officer reports. Enters and clears stolen property, vehicles, missing people and court orders into our local system along with the Washington State and National Crime computer systems. Enters inquiries into the National Crime Information Center, Washington Crime Information Center and Department Of Licensing systems and disseminates the information while staying compliant with all agency standards.
Maintains the integrity of the agency and limits liability exposure by complying with local, state and federal laws when working with the public.
Other duties required. (required duty statement)
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED plus one year of Law Enforcement Dispatch experience. Must be in good standing with your current/past Law Enforcement position. Must be actively employed or a dispatcher within a year. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Special Requirements:
This is a position requires law enforcement dispatch experience. This position requires work on a rotating shift basis to include nights, weekends and holidays.
This is a civil service position, Civil Service Rules and Regulations apply.
Preferred:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Use of radios and multi line telephone
Knowledge of Yakima County area and communities
Equipment Used:
Spillman Computer System; to look up in house information on subjects, businesses, vehicles, property and crime history for law enforcement purposes.
Rapid Responder system, school safety
Offender Watch, sex offender system
Department of Licensing; look up vehicles and people not in our in house system
ACCESS/WACIC/NCIC Systems; to query and enter people, orders, property and warrants in the state and national systems, inquire, view and disseminate criminal information
Multi-phone and Radio systems; communication to and between the public and law enforcement
Fax Machine; to receive and send sensitive information between agencies
Printer; print information from State and Access systems
TTY machine; used to communicate with deaf or mute subjects
Recording Repeater; used to play back phone and radio transmissions
Security cameras for Sheriff Office, schools and Precinct 3
Knowledge:
Research / records experience; finding and pulling information on a daily basis
Cartography experience (ability to read maps)
Basic recordkeeping theories
Office practices
Skills (and abilities):
Telephone skills and etiquette.
Ability to multi-task
Answering multi-line phone lines
Understanding and retaining oral information
Maintaining file systems
Interpreting information received through computer entry
Using computer and related software
Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information
Maintaining composure in emergency situations
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.
Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceor contact your federal loan servicer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.