Public Safety Dispatcher I​/II Flex - Lateral

DESCRIPTION

Public Safety Dispatcher II: $5,927 - $7,204 monthly

We are not just a public safety agency - we are a dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on our community. We believe in fostering a work environment that blends professionalism with a spirit of camaraderie and fun. As a Corona Police Department Public Safety Dispatcher II, you will be at the forefront of ensuring public safety while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your growth, well-being, and contributions.

Join our cutting-edge team as a Police Dispatcher, where quick thinking, sharp judgment, and top-notch customer service are the name of the game. Be the unsung hero who keeps calm in the storm, making split-second decisions that save lives. If you are up for a thrilling career that combines problem-solving with teamwork and a touch of adrenaline, we want you on our team.

Step up to the challenge and be part of the force that's shaping the future of public safety. Your journey starts here!

If you are passionate about public safety and a hard worker looking to join a fun and "relaxed" working environment this is the perfect position for you. Unlike most positions our dispatchers get to enjoy casual dress attire have a stocked snack bar 24/7 and can enjoy massage chairs during their breaks. We work hard to ensure mental and physical wellness within our department.

Furthermore, dispatchers qualify for additional pay incentives such as time and one-half for all holidays worked plus receiving pay for 10 hours in lieu of the holiday. Dispatchers working overtime shall receive either pay or compensatory time off (CTO).

Candidates must be available to work assigned and rotating shift and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

To be considered for this position you MUST:

1. Actively be working in a dispatch capacity

2. Attach a valid 5-minute typing certificate of at least

40 wpm or more (test must be taken within 1 year from application date)

online testing agencies accepted.

3. Possess a POST Basic Public Safety Dispatch Certificate

attach to your application.

Candidates who do not meet these 3 requirements will be disqualified from consideration and are recommended to apply for the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II
- Entry Level.

Knowledge & Education

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.
• Knowledge of operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement agency and the dispatch function. Including methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Familiar with principles, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology used in public safety dispatching, including computer aided dispatch and related emergency systems.

• Ability to assess and prioritize emergency situations while remaining calm and using sound, independent judgment.
• Dispatch appropriate response units for a diverse range of emergency situations.
• Quickly and accurately disseminate information.
• Effectively communicate with upset and irate callers; obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.
• Compile and summarize information to prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• Memorize codes, names, street locations, and other information.
• Read and interpret maps and other pertinent documentation.

• Within established parameters, make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property.
• Learn and effectively utilize various law enforcement software programs to retrieve or record information quickly and accurately.
• Learn and apply a wide variety of classification codes and computer commands and standard broadcasting procedures and rules.
• Operate a computerized dispatch system, and radio and telecommunications systems quickly and accurately.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.

• Actively working as a Public Safety Dispatcher.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Public Safety Dispatch Certificate. Certificate must be attached to your application.
• Possession of or ability to obtain…