Dispatcher

Alhambra, CA
Alhambra Police Department

Salary: $59,379.24 – $77,300.28 Annually.

Position Summary:

Supervision is provided by the Assistant Chief Police of the Support Services Division or designee.

Essential Functions:

  • Receive emergency service calls from the public requesting law enforcement, or other emergency service;
  • Determine nature and location of emergency, determine priority and dispatch resources; maintain contact with all units on assignment; maintain status and location of law enforcement;
  • Maintain daily log of all field calls and units dispatched;
  • Input and retrieve a variety of public safety information using a computer terminal; enter, update and retrieve information from teletype networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information;
  • Use telecommunications systems to coordinate emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other law enforcement agencies;
  • Receive, respond to and document requests for warrants and Division of Motor Vehicles print-outs;
  • Verify, type and file warrants; document vehicle impound information; maintain a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files related to dispatching activities;
  • Perform a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work;
  • Maintain a variety of logs relating to public safety activities; test and inspect equipment as required; arrange for needed repairs; perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Some experience operating radio, teletypewriter or other communication equipment is highly desirable.
  • Applicant must have completed or be able to attend and successfully complete, the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Dispatch Course.
  • Selected candidates not possessing a Post Dispatcher Certificate will be required to pass a written test related to essential dispatching skills within twelve months of appointment.
  • If driving a City vehicle, possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License. Certification verifying a typing speed of 35 net WPM.
  • Must be able to obtain a P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate within twelve months of appointment.