POLICE DISPATCHER (Lateral/Experienced)

THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, to receive, evaluate, and transmit emergency and routine voice radio messages; dispatches required equipment and personnel in accordance with standard policies and procedures; maintain records; and perform related duties as required.

PART-TIME POSITIONS:
Appointments to part-time positions do not receive benefits, and work schedule may consist of weekdays, nights or weekends. Hourly salary range is $29.70 - $36.10.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Shifts: Dispatcher shifts vary based on the staffing needs of the department. Currently, dispatchers work a 3/12 shift and rotate days off bi-annually. 

SIGNING BONUS & RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
New full-time Police Dispatcher employees will receive a $10,000 stipend in their first paycheck from the City and a $10,000 stipend on their first work anniversary, for a total bonus of $20,000.

 
NOTE:

• The classification of Police Dispatcher is scheduled to receive a 7.09% wage increase effective the first full pay period in January 2024.
• Some additional perks our dispatchers have over other agencies are below:
  • Night Shift Differential
  • On-call pay
  • A total of 6 months of weekends off
  • No uniforms
  • Bi-lingual pay

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Monitors radio receiver for all communications concerning police department and mutual aid radio channels.
• Maintains two-way radio communications with emergency cars and other emergency units on assignments.
• Maintains contact with all field personnel.
• Receives emergency and other-type messages, secures and records/logs all information regarding type of emergency or incident, exact location, and other pertinent information.
• Dispatches personnel and equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Keeps supervisor informed of general activities and emergency calls or situations.
• Maintains accurate records of requests for service and other departmental activities.
• May instruct other personnel in the techniques and use of the department's communication equipment.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

At least one (1) year experience in a law enforcement agency or Fire Department as an emergency call taker AND radio operator.

Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nationalca/jobs/4039460/police-dispatcher-lateral-experienced/apply?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs