What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatcher position at UCLA?
The UCLA Police Department is looking for dedicated professionals to staff their public safety oriented Communications Center. Excellent benefits, campus environment, and real police work.
Salary & Compensation
- UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications for Public Safety Dispatcher include satisfactory completion of a POST-certified, 120-hour Basic Public Safety Dispatcher course within 12 months of the date of hire; undergo a thorough background investigation; an evaluation of oral communication skills; the completion of 12 months' probation; and the completion of a medical examination. (Required)
- Ability to prioritize and route multiple telephone calls of various importance, often simultaneously. (Required)
- Ability to maintain equanimity in difficult situations and with hostile members of the community. (Required)
- Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly, using correct English to communicate with public and department personnel in a concise and informative manner. (Required)
- Ability to operate a computer terminal which utilizes California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and maintain security of same. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
- Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
- Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
- Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.
- CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
Schedule
Varies. 24-hour Communications Center
Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
Complete Position Description
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Campus Requisition #:
6835
UC Payroll Title:
PUBL SFTY DISPATCHER
Department:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appointment Type:
2 - Staff: Career
- Full Salary Range:
USD $36.46/Hr. - USD $48.63/Hr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Fully Onsite
Department Location:
601 Westwood Plaza Police Department
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
Salary : $36 - $49
