Dispatcher II (Part-Time, Temporary)

Salary : $40.93 - $48.88 Hourly

Location : Folsom, CA

Job Type : Temporary Part Time

Job Number : 24-00043

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 07 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Definition

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY OPENED UNTIL FILLED.

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

IMPORTANT NOTE : All applicants will be required to pass the CritCall exam held by the Folsom Police Department.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt, starting rate :

2 years FT experience at $40.93 per hour

Note : In accordance with CalPERS policies :

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.

Under immediate and general supervision of the Communications Supervisor, the Dispatcher II will receive all incoming requests for service either by telephone or radio; evaluate information received, determine proper course of action, and follow departmental procedures in carrying out the correct course of action.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Dispatcher II is the experienced / journey level class in the series, fully competent to independently perform the full range of duties. This class is distinguished from those in the lower classification of Dispatcher I by the relative independence with which they perform their duties of applying specific references, procedures, sequences, and alternatives to different work situations, referring non-procedural questions to the supervisor, and the possibility of being assigned as a Communications Training Officer.

Examples of Essential Duties

NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

Employment Standards

NOTE : The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under "Distinguishing Characteristics."

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

One (1) year of full-time dispatch experience with a governmental law enforcement agency. Duties routinely performed must be similar to those completed by dispatchers at the Folsom Police Department. Incumbents must have utilized a computer-aided dispatch system to perform job duties.

Possession of a current and valid P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements :

Some positions may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements :

Work is performed in a typical office environment. (1) Mobility : frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting : frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision : constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity : frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing / Talking : frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional / Psychological : frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and / or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental : frequent exposure to noise.

Other Requirements :

Must be willing to work varied, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits.

These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. The City follows federal law; candidates testing positive for THC do not pass the background screening. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

The salary range for this position (R85) is $40.93 - $48.88 per hour depending on experience. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include : spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N / A)

Do you posses a current and valid P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate?

If yes to the above question, please list the certification number. If no, please indicate "N / A".

Have you used a computer-aided dispatch system to perform job duties?

How many years of full-time experience do you have working for a government law enforcement agency?

Are you a retired annuitant, who has been retired for 6 or more months?

Are you currently employed full time at another CalPERS participating agency?

If you have been previously employed by a CalPERS participating agency, have you withdrawn your funds and closed your account?

Required Question

Salary : $45