Communications Dispatcher Full Time
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Communications Dispatcher
The City of Mt. Shasta is accepting applications for the position of Communications Dispatcher. This is a full-time position, which works 8-to-12-hour shifts, and compensation is $27.99 to $30.90 per hour, depending on experience.
Under the direction of the Police Dispatch Supervisor, the position performs a variety of dispatching, clerical, and record-keeping duties in support of City-wide emergency and non-emergency police services. The position operates telephone and radio equipment according to established guidelines and procedures to receive and dispatch routine and emergency requests from City personnel and the public. A dispatcher performs data entry, records maintenance and filing, as well as serves as an informational resource to the community.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a general knowledge of clerical work, computer skills and type at least 35 words per minute. A current typing certificate will be required at the written examination.
Interested applicants can obtain a job description and application from City Hall by phoning or on the City's website hastaca.gov under Human Resources. Applications and resumes must be submitted to City Hall, Attn:
Human Resources at the above address or emailed to lparker. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application. The position is open until filled. The final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background, physical examination, and drug screen.
Benefits include a generous City contribution to a Cafeteria Plan with family medical coverage that includes a City funded health savings account, vision, and dental, and supplemental insurance. The position receives P.E.R.S. 2% at 62 (new members) or 2% at 55 (classic members) retirement plan, 5% holiday in lieu pay, sick leave (3.69 hours/pay period), bereavement leave (40 hours/year) and vacation days, which accrue monthly at a rate that increases with tenure (80 to 200 hours).
The City also has several employee-funded deferred compensation plans available.
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