Police Communications Dispatcher (20689278)

Salary: $67,794.00-$82,426.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Police Communications Dispatcher receives and processes routine and emergency calls. The incumbent will dispatch police and enter, retrieve, and use data from various automated law enforcement information systems. The successful candidate will coordinate with and transfer calls to other emergency service providers as appropriate. The individual will perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of the department’s operations. In addition, they will learn applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties, and perform other related duties as required. This recruitment is to fill a full-time and per-diem position and create a list for anticipated future vacancies. We will be creating two lists, one for already POST-certified dispatchers and one for entry-level dispatchers.

The Police Communications Dispatcher will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

Requirements:

• Education: Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency such as a general education degree (GED) or High School Equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One (1) to Three (3) months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• License and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
• Satisfactorily complete the Public Safety Dispatchers Basic Course as required by P.O.S.T. within 12 months of appointment.