Police Dispatcher

Montclair, CA
Montclair Police Department

Salary: $57,180.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under supervision, receives and transmits emergency public safety messages by telephone, voice radio, and alarm signals, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Secures and records information as to the exact location and circumstances of emergencies; uses voice radio to dispatch necessary equipment in accordance with predetermined plan, and notifies supervisor on duty; keeps radio contact with officers on assignment; keeps supervising officers informed of situations; maintains communication liaison with other agencies; studies and is familiar with locations of streets, buildings, and patrol beats; and performs miscellaneous clerical duties.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate or G.E.D.; one year responsible general clerical, communication, or public service experience.
  • Candidates who have not completed the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course prior to employment will be sent to the course during the first year of appointment as a dispatcher.
  • Type 40 Net Words Per Minute (WPM).