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. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

Under general supervision performs skilled work in receiving calls at the Communications Center, including requests for police, fire and medical aid services or to provide information. Dispatches personnel and equipment for emergency service by telephone, radio, computer-aided dispatch system and other communications equipment. Disposition of calls is done in accordance with established procedures; however, an employee of this class must be knowledgeable of local government operations, and police, fire, and medical aid systems, and the geographical layout of the city.

Performs related work as assigned.

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from high school or G.
  
  E.
  
  D.;
• One (1) year of work experience equivalent to that gained as a Police Call Taker with the City of Bakersfield;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.