Public Safety Dispatcher – Lateral

Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Police Department

Salary: $69,372.00 – $97,440.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, dispatches public safety equipment and personnel (Police, Fire and Marine Safety) in response to requests for service using telephone, computer, and radio communications systems. Responds to emergency calls for public safety service(s) requiring independent judgment as to a course of action where unprecedented situations may arise; performs a variety of general support duties related to communication activities including recordkeeping, typing, monitoring alarm systems and teletype communications; performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives, screens and transmits public safety calls via telephone and radio communications systems
  • Dispatches public safety personnel and equipment (Police, Fire and Marine Safety) in response to requests for service
  • Performs intensive data inputting of information received via computer keyboard
  • Types departmental reports and initiates forms related to the operation and procedures of the Records Division
  • Completes reports and complaints for court prosecution
  • May make personal searches of prisoners
  • Initiates and sends messages and requests for information on law enforcement computer systems
  • Employee has considerable contact over the radio and telephone with public safety employees in the field and the general public, frequently in emotionally stressful situations
  • Works evening, weekend and holiday shifts as assigned

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of public safety dispatching experience, including the successful completion of probation as a public safety dispatcher. Experience must be recent and have occurred within the last two (2) years.
  • Possession of a POST Basic Public Safety Dispatcher Certification is desirable.