Entry Level Police Dispatcher

COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
400 E MAIN STREET
COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON 97424
541-942-9145
https://www.cgpolice.org
 

Updated: June 20, 2025

Position Title: Entry Level Police Dispatcher

Salary Information: $51,384 (Non-Certifed) to $70,170.60 (Certified)

Benefit Information:

• Annual Cost of Living Increase (July of Each Year)
• 8 Hours of Holiday Leave Per Month
• 8 Hours of Sick Leave Per Month
• 6.67 Hours of Vacation Per Month
• Low Cost, Low Deductible ($250 Deductible!) Medical Plan with Excellent Coverage
• Two Options for Dental Insurance (EXCELLENT ORTHODONTIA COVERAGE)
• Up to $170 Per Month Employer Paid HRA Contributions
• 100% Paid PERS Retirement
• Longevity Benefits & Life Insurance
• Bilingual Pay

Application Instructions

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY

Entry Level (non-certified): 

• Go to https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
• Select Emergency Communications (job class) and Oregon (state). Then Select Cottage Grove Police Department.
• Complete Required Testing (ECOMM Emergency Communications Testing & NTN Typing Test)
• Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegrove.org
• Applicants who complete and pass the above required steps, will be invited to an interview

Lateral Applicants (certified): 

• Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegrove.org
• Lateral Applicants can be invited to interview as soon as 7-days after application
• No testing required for Lateral Applicants

Contact:
Mandy Biehler, Human Resources Manager
541-767-4114
hr@cottagegrove.org

Job Requirements:

Age: 21

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid Driver's License: No

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Yes, as part of the post conditional medical exam.

College: N/A

Academy Certification:
If selected for the position, applicant will be required to attend and complete the DPSST Telecommunications Academy. 

Prior Experience:
Preferred experience: Customer Service, Multi-tasking, Computer. 

Hiring Process:
Applicants are required to complete required testing through NTN, email completed application and resume to hr@cottagegrove.org. If applicant passing testing and submits required documents, they will be invited to interview. If selected for position, applicant will complete a full background and post conditional medical and psychological evaluation.