What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I/II position at City of Suisun City?
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The Position: Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
Public Safety Dispatcher I – Education/Training/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year of increasingly responsible experience in an environment with frequent interruptions, that includes a high degree of customer service is highly desirable. Some clerical or administrative experience in a fast-paced environment that involved the use of phones and a computer while working with the public is also desirable.
- A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency.
- Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the basic dispatcher course and obtain a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate within one year of hire.
- A documented T-score (50 or higher) from a dispatcher training program or certificate of completion may substitute for the required experience.
Public Safety Dispatcher II – Education/Training/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience comparable to that of Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Suisun City.
- Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.
- A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency. The typing certificate requirement may be waived for lateral dispatcher candidates transferring from another public safety/enforcement dispatching agency.
APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURE: The City of Suisun City utilizes CalOpps.org to accept and process employment applications.
If interested in this position, you must submit an application through CalOpps at https://www.calopps.org/suisun-city/job-20526437.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.29 - $45.85 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- This job requires a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency. You must submit a copy of your typing certificate with your online application at www.suisun.com/careers.
Ability to Relocate:
- Suisun City, CA 94585: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $46