Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral

Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral

The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting a Public Safety Dispatcher for a lateral position.

The City of Yuba City is offering a $22,500 lateral incentive, paid in four installments:

• The first payment of $7,500 would be made upon commencement of employment.
• The second payment of $5,000 would be made upon successful completion of the training program.
• The third payment of $5,000 would be made upon successful completion of 18 months of employment with the City.
• The fourth and final payment of $5,000 would be made upon successful completion of 36 months of employment with the City.

A lateral dispatcher, upon successful hiring, would also be given an initial bank of 40 hours of sick leave.

Public Safety Dispatchers operate Police, Fire, and local government radio equipment; dispatch mobile units and provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructions while performing other related duties.

Employees at this level receive general direction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedure and policies within the work unit. Employees must work independently and possess the ability to prioritize assignments and information effectively. Employees must successfully pass training for CPR, EMD, and the POST Dispatch Academy.

Staff are assigned to varying work schedules, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when required to keep the 24‑hour dispatch center fully staffed.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  At least one (1) year experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher I or at least one (1) year of Police Dispatch experience with another law enforcement agency.
• Licenses and/or Certificates
  
  Required:
  
  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

FINAL FILING DATE:
This recruitment is open continuous until filled.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One‑Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing – for Safety Positions

Please note:

The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates.

Final candidates must pass pre‑employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at .

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