Police Dispatcher

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

The City of Galt Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Dispatcher.

Effective July 1, 2027: $32.87 - $40.36

• Overtime
  - Paid at time and one-half (1-1/2).
• Bilingual Pay
  - $100 per month.
• P.O.S.T. Certificate and Education Incentive Pay
  - 5% - 15%
• Longevity Pay
  - Beginning at 10 years of service - 5%; 15 years of service - 7.5%.
• Medical-in-lieu
  - Employees who waive medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

• Home Buying Program -$25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay
  - Employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. (Shift personnel holiday in lieu pay equal to 9.33 hours of pay each month).
• Vacation Leave -80 hours per year for first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years.
• Vacation Credit
  - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out - Cash out up to forty (40) hours of vacation per year.
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium, including 100% for employee-only health plans. City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance - City pays a $50,000 policy and a $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long-Term Disability
  - City-paid policy; benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.

Please Note:

A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history, to be considered for this position.

Under general supervision, receives 911 police, fire, and medical emergency calls and dispatches Police units following prescribed procedures; answers non-emergency calls for public safety and other City departments; performs a variety of general administrative support duties including record keeping, typing, and filing; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from Police Dispatch and Records Supervisor. Exercises no supervision of staff.

This class performs emergency dispatch duties that may involve multiple City departments. Dispatch responsibilities require extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit and provide factual information. Dispatching activities must be performed within specified legal guidelines.

This class is distinguished from the Lead Dispatcher in that the latter is responsible for more complex and higher-level Dispatch work, exercises a higher level of discretion and independent decision-making, and provides technical and functional direction to lower-level dispatch staff.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Receives and evaluates police and emergency calls, and related business calls for the City during an assigned portion of the 24-hours-per-day/7-days-per-week Police Department operations; provides information and/or transfers calls to the…