Police Office Technician

City of McFarland

Police Office Technician
CAREER INFORMATION:
A Police Dispatcher is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Police Dispatcher receives incoming calls for police assistance and response; acts as a primary Dispatcher when appropriate; performs a variety of general support duties related to police communications; completes a wide variety of general clerical duties. The Police Dispatcher duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer emergency and non-emergency police related phone calls, help prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests, and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime, and traffic reports. Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees, and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations. A Police Office Technician may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Work experience including 1-2 years of general office work involving typing of varied materials, public contact, general filing, and basic record keeping.
• Type a minimum of 40 wpm net.
• Have knowledge of business English, spelling; modern office practices and procedures; record keeping.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routine.
• Write English legibly; Bi-lingual / Spanish speaking is highly desirable.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Type and learn the operation of other standard office equipment.
• A willingness to work varying shifts; and to learn radio dispatching skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The City of McFarland offers competitive compensation and benefits program:

• Salary: $1,520 to $1,945 bi-weekly (Salary range placement is dependent on the candidate’s qualifications.)

The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents
• Life insurance equal to 1 yr base salary with a minimum of $50,000
• Retirement - Deferred Compensation 401(k)-The City of McFarland contributes an
• additional 10% of an employee’s pay each pay period into 401(k) plan, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
• American Fidelity (Optional)
• Section 125 plan participation
• 12 vacation days, and 12 days sick pay accrued annually
• 12 Days Paid Holiday

APPLICATION:To apply, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire online at www.mcfarlandcity.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5-minute test taken within the last 12 months) is required. Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Due to COVID-19, many typing testing locations have not re-opened and so at this time the City will waive the requirement of submitting a typing certificate at the time of application. However, successful candidates who move forward in the recruitment will be required to provide a valid typing certificate prior to final appointment to this position. Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.SELECTION PROCESS:

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You must ensure complete submission of employment application and typing certificate as recruitment may close at any time.

Experienced & Lateral Applicants: Priority will be given to qualified lateral and experienced applicants. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

Entry-level applicants: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to take a written Dispatcher test administered by City personnel. Testing is tentatively planned for a date to be determined. Applicants will be notified by email of the scheduled time and location for the written test. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, and those with a passing score of 70% on the written test may be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member. Interviews are tentatively planned for a date to be determined.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT
To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.56 - $25.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person