Public Safety Lateral Communication Dispatcher

Salary: $8,710.00-$10,590.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dispatcher seeking variety and challenge in a fast-paced environment. Using a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch terminal, the Communications Dispatcher receives emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service; determine priority, and dispatch police, or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Maintaining contact with all units on assignment and maintaining status and location of police field units.
• Coordinating emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other agencies.
• Entering, updating and retrieving information from networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information.
• Supervision is received from the Communications Supervisor, and responsibilities may include training new employees in dispatch procedures.

Requirements:

• One year of experience equivalent to that of a public safety dispatcher
• Education, equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Completion of a POST-certified Basic Dispatcher training course is desirable.