Public Safety Dispatcher: 911 & Emergency Communications

The Central Lane Communications Center (CLCC) was established as a regional consolidated communications center in April 1985. Organizationally, CLCC is part of the Eugene Police Department's 911 Communications Division. CLCC is jointly funded by the City of Eugene General Fund, fire dispatch user fees, and the State's 9-1-1 telephone tax.

CLCC receives 911 calls for the majority of Lane County as well as non-emergency calls for the Eugene Police Department, Eugene Animal Welfare and Eugene-Springfield Fire Department. CLCC, on average, receives 1000 telephone calls a day between 911 and non-emergency lines. CLCC provides dispatch services for Eugene Police Department and 13 fire agencies across Lane County.

This position performs specialized duties in the operation of a public safety communications system, including operating complex communications equipment for emergency and non- emergency situations; requests for assistance by police, fire, and emergency medical response units; dispatching and monitoring appropriate emergency public safety units; and keeping accurate records of communications received and transmitted.