Job Information

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

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Updated: November 18, 2025

Now Recruiting for an Entry Level or Lateral 9-1-1 Dispatcher

Salary Information: Salary Range $4,539 to $5,793 per Month

Benefit Information:

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 (DPSST 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

The required City of Cottage Grove application can be found at www.cottagegroveor.gov/jobs

Contact:
City of Cottage Grove HR
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, uncertified applicants 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 City of Cottage Grove application (which can be obtained at https://cottagegrove.org/jobs) 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.

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