Communications Dispatcher II
Salary: $5,871.00 – $8,019.00 Monthly
Position Summary:
The Department has a 24-seat primary center as well as remote location with 12 seats. Central Square Enterprise CAD, and a Harris Radio system are utilized. Communications Dispatcher II’s are under general supervision, to dispatch public safety personnel and equipment for law and fire agencies. All dispatchers answer 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls. This is the journey level class in the Emergency Communications Dispatcher series.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time basis.
Essential Functions:
- Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio communications from/to Sheriff’s patrol units and from other law enforcement, public safety, private and governmental agencies.
- Operates an electronic telephone console, receives emergency calls, and provides information to the public.
- Monitors several public safety channels listening for emergencies where coordination efforts of two or more public safety agencies is required.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and logs of all radio transmissions and telephone calls, mostly via computer keyboard entry.
- Operates a computer inquiry terminal to obtain information on persons and vehicles through related data base systems.
- Acts as coordinator in dispatching personnel and equipment to emergencies.
Requirements:
- Approximately one year of experience performing duties comparable to the position of Communications Dispatcher I in Monterey County.
- Be willing and available to work all shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Possess a valid Class C Drivers’ License or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the hiring authority.
- Successfully complete and pass a background investigation including psychological and medical evaluation.
- Ability to remain seated for long periods of time. Up to twelve hours per day at a console working at a computer terminal.