The PenCom Center hasthree full time radio console positions, one call taker position and one supervisor position to provide emergency dispatch services for police, fire and medical emergency responders.
Communications Officers process over of 32,400 9-1-1 calls and over 200,000 business (non-emergency) calls per year. Last year, this resulted in over 40,000 events where PenCom dispatched police, fire or medical personnel.
Peninsula Communications Center is progressive in its philosophy and management practices. If you would like further information, contact us at PENCOM or phone (360) 417-4911.
Provide registration info to tow companies / enter impounds
Complete Juvenile/Missing Person forms
Process incoming teletype messages
Prepare daily press releases
Search and Rescue forms
Accurately provide info and directions to filed units and public
911 call evaluation and prioritize.
Transfer calls to Poison Control
Provide translator services for non-English callers
Activate telepaging systems for Search and Rescue, Port Angeles Parks, etc.
Monitor National Warning System
Answer dedicated line for security company alarm reports.
Advise of public burn restrictions
Obtain mug shots
Search and retrieve records and jail info
Databases:
Perform inquiries using the CAD State/NCIC interface or stand alone ACCESS computer into WACIC, NCIC, local, state, national and Canadian databases including but not limited to:
Wants/Missing Persons/Protection Orders
Vehicle Registrations
Stolen/Wanted/Impounded Vehicles
Driver's licenses
Guns
Concealed carry permits
Stolen property
Boats
Aircraft
Vehicle Parts
Securities
Enter, locate, modify, clear and cancel records appropriately
Send a variety of point-to-point teletypes and regional, state and national broadcast teletypes
Request criminal history records
Dispatch services for Olympic National park after hours and on holidays
