The City of Tacoma is accepting online applications on behalf of LESA using their new and secure NEOGOV system.
Click on the job title you are interested in and click the Apply link. If this is your first time applying using this new online system, you will need to create a new account and select your unique Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can build an application by clicking on the Build Job Application link. This application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.
LESA Dispatcher - Lateral Entry
To apply for some LESA positions, a typing certification must accompany or promptly follow an application submission. [This requirement no longer applies to Communications Officer or Dispatcher positions.] These typing/keyboarding certifications may be obtained at most community colleges, vocational and technical schools, employment agencies and temporary services throughout the United States. Below is a list of Pierce County-area and Washington state locations, as well as any associated fees (if any):
Pierce County Locations:
- Action Employment ($5)
- Bates Technical College ($12)
- Clover Park Technical College ($10.88)
- Pierce College (Ft. Steilacoom and Puyallup locations)
- Tacoma Community College ($10)
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Other Locations:
- Bremerton - Olympic College ($10. No charge for students.)
- Everett - WorkSource
- Port Angeles - Clallam County WorkSource
- Poulsbo - Sound Works Job Center
- Spokane - Humanix ($5)
- Vancouver - Employers Overload ($10)
- Vancouver - Northwest Staffing Resources ($10)
- Wenatchee - WorkSource
- Yakima - Yakima Valley Community College
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Due to the confidential nature and demands of our positions, candidates must possess an exemplary personal history and pass a background examination, a self-assessment survey, an oral interview, a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation as part of the pre-conditional offer of employment. Some positions are covered by a labor agreement.
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LESA provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their dependents. LESA also participates in the state’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Other benefits include paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. A deferred compensation retirement plan and flexible benefits spending account is also available, as is other supplemental life and disability insurance plans.
For additional information about the benefits LESA provides, please see the Human Resources section on our Administration page.
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You served your country with pride, now join an elite force of law enforcement professionals! LESA employs former members of all branches of military service. A reserve-friendly organization, LESA has been honored with an award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. See what LESA employees say about their service here.
Additionally, qualified employees can receive up to $918/month* for the entire length of the 12-month training period.
* Benefit applies to entry-level dispatcher training. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs or your reserve unit to determine eligibility.
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