RiverCom is seeking applicants for our 2027 Academies!
Considering a career in public safety communications?
RiverCom seeks qualified individuals who can provide communications functions using a wide-range of technology and who can contribute to our team with professionalism, responsibility, integrity, and commitment. Ideal candidates maintain a dedication to learning, improving skills, and advancing knowledge. Candidates must also show honesty, meet high-levels of security standards, and must perform work with a high-degree of confidentiality.
Telecommunicator Testing and Application Process:
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Individuals who wish to apply for any current or future Telecommunicator positions must submit applications through our Employment Opportunities page.
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RiverCom will notify selected candidates to complete assessment/performance testing, this can be done from home. This test gives a realistic preview of what the job actually feels like.
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Applicants who are selected to move forward will be contacted by RiverCom and invited to participate in an oral interview.
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Successful interviewees may receive a Conditional Offer of Employment or may be placed on an Eligibility List (for up to one year) should positions become available.
- Candidates will conduct multiple sit-in/job shadows throughout the phases of the process.
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A background investigation process will begin upon acceptance of a Conditional Offer of Employment:
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Thorough background investigation
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Psychological testing
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Medical exam and Drug Screening
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$5,000 Lateral Telecommunicator/Dispatcher Hiring Incentive A lateral candidate is an individual who has previous fulltime dispatch experience with a 911 Communication Center in the areas of Law, Fire and EMS, and have not been away from dispatching for more than two years.
Teamsters Local 760 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - 2023-2026, updated 03/2024
RiverCom Employment Requirements: Drug and Criminal Restrictions