Dispatcher

Lathrop, CA
Lathrop Police Department

Salary: $59,798.00 – $72,685.00 Annually.

Position Summary:
The City of Lathrop transitioned to its own Police Department in June 2022. The City entered into an agreement with the City of Ripon to provide dispatch services to the City of Lathrop’s Police Department. The City of Ripon is currently seeking energetic, highly detailed and effective communicators to join our team of professionals in handling 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls.
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 earing 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.