Public Safety Dispatcher

Barstow, CA
Barstow Police Department

Salary: $4,906.19 – $6,261.67 per month

Position Summary:

Communications is the hub of the City’s public safety operations. Citizens and public safety personnel rely on Public Safety Dispatchers to serve as the vital link in providing a wide variety of first responder services to the community. Through our hands free computer aided dispatch (CAD) center, 911 calls will be answered efficiently, the caller’s needs are assessed and the proper resources and are personnel dispatched to resolve each particular event. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to multi-task and remain calm, logical, and decisive under emergency situations. The Public Safety Dispatcher position is a uniformed, non-sworn (civilian) employee. Given that the dispatching operation serves as a 24-hour facility, the Dispatch position involves rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

  • Qualified applicants will have one year of office experience with public contact.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent and have the ability to accurately type 45 words per minute.
  • EXPERIENCE AS A PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
  • Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a valid California Driver license (Class C) and have a good driving record.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to either have or obtain within one (1) year of appointment the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and Medical Priority Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certification.
  • In addition, the selected applicant is required to attain and maintain their CPR / First-Aid Certification.