March 2025

What does it take to be a Communications Officer?

🔹 Customer Service Excellence

🔹 Mastering 1,700+ square miles of geography

🔹 Understanding 20+ agency jurisdictions

🔹 Navigating multiple technology systems (CAD & more)

🔹 Police, Fire, & Medical Terminology

🔹 Crisis Communication & Law Awareness

🔹 First Aid & CPR Certification

Ready for a career that makes a difference? If you or someone you know is resilient, focused, and motivated, consider a career in 911.

We’re currently screening applicants for our next academy of Communications Officers!

✨ Excellent pay ✅ Amazing benefits ✅ WA State Pension ✅ Recession-proof career

Apply now at SPOKANE911.COM 🚔🚒🚑

Report Crime Online 24/7

File a Crime Check report 24/7 at your convenience! 

Here’s how:

• Go to our website or download our mobile app (see buttons below)
• Answer the questions to ensure your report is online eligible

After you file:

You’ll get a confirmation email with a temporary tracking number (starts with a "T"). This is not the official case number.

• Our Report Technicians will review your report for accuracy.
• If approved, you’ll get an official police report number to use for follow-ups.
• If we need more info, you’ll receive a link to update your report (active for 30 days).
• If there’s an issue, we’ll let you know what’s next—whether it’s a manual filing or a quick phone call.
• Once finalized, your report is sent to the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred. You can follow up directly with them for updates!

Of course, if you prefer to talk to someone, our Report Technicians are staffed 24/7 to walk you through the process. Just call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.

Find Help Faster with what3words

SREC is now using what3words, a simple yet powerful addressing system that helps emergency responders locate incidents with pinpoint accuracy.

what3words has divided the world into a grid of 10ft squares, assigning each one a unique three-word address. In an emergency, providing a what3words address to 911 can direct responders exactly where help is needed—especially in hard-to-describe locations like parks, trails, or lakes.

Downloading the free what3words app on Apple or Android ensures you’re prepared to share your precise location when seconds count.



Be ready. Stay safe. Download what3words today!

SREC Communications Officers: The First First Responders

At SREC, our Communications Officers (COs) are more than call takers—they are the first first responders, providing lifesaving guidance before emergency personnel arrive. Through Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Training, they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to triage medical emergencies accurately and efficiently, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients in crisis.

In 2024, SREC handled an incredible 71,477 medical calls, with our COs serving as a lifeline for thousands of callers. To maintain the highest level of service, we rigorously review our performance. Over 2,200 medical calls were reviewed last year, averaging 183 EMD calls per month to ensure quality and accuracy. Our CPR “hands to chest” time averaged 57 seconds, far exceeding the national average of 93 seconds (per IAED).



Behind every emergency call is a trained professional making critical, split-second decisions. Our COs are more than a voice on the other end of the line—they are a lifeline in moments of crisis.