Washington County Department of Public Safety

04/02/2024

Stay alert and safe during today’s adverse weather

03/23/2024

Help! 🙏🆘 We want to send a heartfelt thank you to people who work in county 911s for Telecommunicators Week in April.

We're putting together a card with signatures from real Pennsylvanians, and sending it out to county 911 offices. Would you like to sign?

✍ Sign here: pema.pa.gov/thanks911

02/02/2024

We are hiring a TCO Shift Supervisor!

The purpose of this position is to direct, oversee and supervise the staff of the 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), ensuring that calls are taken properly and the dispatching of emergency responders is accomplished in a timely manner; to protect the safety and well-being of Washington County residents by ensuring the effective operation of the PSAP.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and significant experience in emergency communications is required. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Must have a working knowledge and understanding of 911 operations. Must have the following APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) certifications: PST (Public Safety Telecommunicator), EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch), FSC (Fire Service Communications), and LEC (Law Enforcement Communications). CLEAN/NCIC and current CPR certifications are also necessary. Computer skills are necessary, as are good interpersonal skills. Must complete the Washington County Telecommunications Officer Training Program within one (1) year of employment.

Please apply by Friday, February 16, 2024 by completing an application found at www.washingtoncopa.gov/employment

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check, and pass pre-employment physical requirements

EOE

Employment opportunities in Washington County, PA

11/14/2023

11/09/2023

Apply at https://www.co.washington.pa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=113&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=911-Telecommunication-Officers-691

10/22/2023

Now accepting applications for our next training program in 2024. Accelerated training available for successful applicants with 911 experience!

https://www.co.washington.pa.us/jobs.aspx?jobID=691

09/02/2023

September is National Preparedness Month

The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation.

We know older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies we now face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas.

08/13/2023

🌪️South Franklin Township (Washington County, PA) tornado confirmed as EF-1. A more detailed report will be available as survey teams finish up later today.

https://www.weather.gov/wrh/TextProduct?product=pnspbz&id=97521edb-8ca0-4b88-99db-5480bd2f7d21

08/11/2023

WCDPS is providing communications support for The Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc. and the Allegheny Health Network - Prehospital Care Services EMS and various law enforcement agencies protecting the event. FirstNet has also deployed a Cell-on-Light-Truck (C**T) to enhance first responder cellular connectivity on site.

07/14/2023

WCDPS is seeking candidates for the position of Emergency Planning Officer. Apply at https://www.co.washington.pa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=113&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Emergency-Planning-Officer-653

04/06/2023

Washington County 911 is seeking applications to join our team as a 911 Telecommunications Officer! No experience is needed, but successful applicants with prior 911 experience will be fast-tracked with an opportunity for full-time employment.

Visit https://www.co.washington.pa.us/application.aspx?JID=601 to apply today!