Dispatcher

Salary: $67,217- $81,703 annually

Position Summary:

Under direction, receives and transmits requests for assistance, dispatches personnel and equipment, maintains records, prepares reports, performs such other duties as may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Work in harmonious work relationship with other personnel and agencies.
• Manages the trust, faith and confidence of the administration.
• Support and enforce the administrative and operational policies of this agency.

Requirements:

· Must obtain a passing score on the Critical Exam or possess a valid POST Dispatcher Certificate before an interview is considered.
· Possession of high school diploma or GED.
· Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the public.
· Typing skills at a minimum of 45 WPM NET.
· Must work rotating shifts including nights, weekends holidays and overtime on a regular basis.
· Must obtain a POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate within the first year of employment.
· Applicants considered for employment must pass a psychological/ physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a hearing evaluation prior to hire.
· Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
· Must live within a 35-mile radius of City Hall at the time of appointment.