Public Safety Dispatcher I/Ii

To apply for this job please visit https://www.calopps.org/suisun-city/job-20417397.

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THE POSITION: The incumbent 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.
• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 50 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 is desirable.

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.
• A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 50 wpm from an accredited testing agency.
• Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.

APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURE: The City of Suisun City utilizes CalOpps.org to accept and process employment applications.

All applicants must submit an application through CalOpps in order to be considered for this position. Access it through this link: https://www.calopps.org/suisun-city/job-20417397

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.82 - $38.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess at least two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service?
• Do you possess a typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency?

Work Location: In person