Join Our Team
The City of Longview Public Safety Communications Division (PSC) is the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center for Police, Fire and EMS. This area offers an exciting career for the right individual in a fast paced environment with career advancement opportunities.
Career progression opportunities are:
- Telecommunications Operator I (entry level)
- Senior Telecommunications Operator
- Communications Supervisor
- Communications Administration
When positions are available, opening notices are placed in local newspapers, mailers are sent out to local colleges and other entities, and occasionally postings are made on selected electronic bulletin boards. Applications are accepted at the City of Longview Human Resources Division. The prospective applicant must pass a keyboarding skills test prior to applying for the position. The application process includes the completion of an in-depth Personal History Statement. The applications of qualifying applicants are forwarded to the Public Safety Communications Division for review and further screening. Screening includes successfully completing the Perfex Skills Test, which measures the applicant’s aptitude for multi-tasking, and an in-depth interview. The best-qualified candidate is given a conditional job offer and must then complete a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, a final interview with the division manager and drug and alcohol screening.
Potential applicants may contact the City of Longview Human Resources Division to inquire as to the availability of positions.