Public Safety Dispatcher

Ukiah, CA
Ukiah Police Department

Salary: $61,859.04 – $78,984.36 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, receives and transmits emergency radio and telephone communications; dispatches law enforcement, fire, ambulance, and other public safety personnel as needed; monitors emergency alarm systems; enters and retrieves data from computer systems; and other related duties.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives and classifies incoming phone calls and radio traffic.
  • Determines priority of responses and dispatches appropriate public safety units.
  • Answers incoming business and emergency calls.
  • Takes complaints and requests for information from citizens.
  • Responds to inquiries at the public counter after business hours.
  • Operates a teletype system and computer for requesting information to assist officers in dealing with incidents.
  • Enters information into centralized record keeping system.
  • Confirms outstanding warrants with other agencies.
  • Performs clerical skills such as typing and filing a variety of information.
  • May assist in processing arrestees and monitoring them in a holding cell.
  • May be required to take minor crime reports.
  • Works rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school and one year clerical and telephone experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior dispatching experience and experience with computers desirable;
  • Bilingual –Spanish speaking abilities preferred.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required.