| Updated: |
6/8/2006 |
| Description: |
A telecommunicator is any person employed as an emergency telephone worker or a public safety dispatcher whose primary duties are receiving, processing and transmitting public safety information received through a 9-1-1 emergency report system. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 181.644
OAR 259-008-0011
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| Duration: |
Employed & meets maintenance requirements |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
None |
| Responsible Agency: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| Examination Information: |
None |
| Bonding Requirements: |
NONE |
| Insurance Requirements: |
NONE |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Employed by a dispatch center. 2. Pass exam meeting 12th grade reading and writing levels.3. Submit fingerprints.4. No criminal convictions.5. Attend and pass basic telecommunicator course accredited by DPSST.6. Current first aid/CPR.7. Complete Field Training Manual.8. Complete Code of Ethics.9. Employed as telecommunicator for 9 months. |
| Application Form: |
F-7, Application for certification |
| Service Links: |
 Standards and Certification Division
 Criminal Justice Forms, click on F-7 Acrobat or Word
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Fingerprint card on file with FBI. |
| Additional Information: |
Contact Certification and Records Section for specific certification level information at 503-378-2353. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| E-mail Address: |
Marilyn.Lorance@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-2427
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| Mail Address: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications
4190 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97301
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| Website Information: |
http://oregon.gov/DPSST/SC/index.shtml |
