Police Dispatcher I​/II

Closing Date

Continuous. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received.

• Perform skilled work in receiving calls at the Communications Center, including requests for police, fire and medical aid services or to provide information.
• Dispatch personnel and equipment for emergency service by telephone, radio, computer-aided dispatch system and other communications equipment.
• Displace calls in accordance with established procedures and local government operations, police, fire and medical aid systems, and the geographical layout of the city.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience equivalent to that gained as a Police Call Taker with the City of Bakersfield; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

• Police Dispatcher I Position must meet the following:
• Graduation from high school or GED and one year of relevant work experience, or equivalent training.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course certification (P.O.S.T.).

• All Police Dispatcher I requirements plus two additional years of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher for a Law Enforcement Agency or Fire Department.
• Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a police background investigation.

• Attach a Typing Certificate dated within the last two years of application submittal certifying 40 net words per minute.

• Knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of streets and important buildings.
• Ability to quickly learn the operation of telephone, computer‑aided dispatch, radio and other communication equipment; speak clearly with a well‑modulated voice; think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations; prepare and maintain records and reports; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Up to $1,500 hiring bonus.

• Insurance:
  City and employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the PERS. 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police).
• Full summary of benefits by bargaining unit:
  Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit;
  Fire Safety Unit;
  Police Safety Unit;
  Police Trainee Unit;
  Supervisory & Management Unit.