Police Dispatcher PTFT
Police Dispatcher PTFT
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16-03-2025
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- $1700 Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.Bilingual Incentive Pay Longevity Pay & so much more!REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUMERESUME
- Detail your experience education and trainingrelevant to the position.
- Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more).
- List your most recent experience first.
- Include at least three professional references (do not include relatives as references).
TYPING CERTIFICATE- A valid typing certificate is required at the time of application.
- The certificate must verify a typing speed of 40 NET words per minute.
- The certificate should not be dated later than 12 months from the date of application.
- It must indicate the source of the inperson test facility and confirm that the typing test was a five 5 minute timed test.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification from the position.For questions regarding this recruitment please contact or . Essential Functions
- THE POSITIONReceives requests for police or other emergency services over the phone; answers 911 calls; screens incoming calls to determine necessity priority and type of response required; monitors other radio frequencies to be aware of incidents elsewhere that may affect City police operations; monitors cameras throughout the building.Dispatches as necessary police units in response to calls for service or request from officers in the field; uses law enforcement terminology and cites Code sections by number; calls public and private agencies such as allied law enforcement hospitals towing services and utilities and requests mutual assistance when necessary.
Keeps track of police unit locations and status; maintains constant radio communication with personnel in the field; runs warrant checks on subjects registration checks on vehicles and property checks; relays information and instructions to personnel in the field.
Maintains accurate log of incoming service requests and actions taken; prepares other reports and records as directed; maintains files necessary for dispatch as assigned; enters updates and retrieves information from the computer and teletype networks.
Provides general information to the public; as necessary refers callers to appropriate agencies; calms angered or distraught callers; maintains calm in radio transmissions during hectic tense and dangerous situations; may assist citizens and police officers with translation related needs.
Provides temporary and vacation relief for other staff as necessary; may search prisoners on an as needed basis and supervise and care for infants and children awaiting transportation.
Marginal Functions:
These are position functions which may be changed deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. Qualification Guidelines
- Education and/or Experience:Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include graduation from high school or equivalent AND two 2 years of experience in typing and general clerical work including one year of experience with required considerable public contact.
Preferred Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of office procedures record keeping system forms correspondence reports and other materials common to operation of a police department; police dispatching procedures and the laws and regulations governing the use of dispatching equipment in a law enforcement agency; agencies involved with police activities; Penal Code Vehicle Code and local municipal code; 911 system and TDD Deaf Translation System; computerized systems used in municipal law enforcement agencies.
Ability of communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; type accurately at a speed of not less than 40 net words per minute; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn and follow standard broadcasting procedures and rules; learn and utilizea wide variety of codes and computer commands;spell accurately; work various shifts; operate computer terminal and other office equipment quickly; accurately and at times concurrently; respond to emergency and problem situations effectively; understand explain and apply policies and procedures; dispatch police units quickly and effectively; speak clearly and precisely; work under pressure and exercise good judgment; effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate citizens; work with minimum supervision.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSTHE COMPLETE EXAMINATION PROCESS INCLUDES A ONEYEAR WORKING TEST PERIOD (PROBATIONARY PERIOD) DURING WHICH THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A P.O.S.T. PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER BASIC COURSE BEFORE A REGULAR APPOINTMENT CAN BE CONSIDERED.A VALID TYPING CERTIFICATE VERIFYING A TYPING SPEED OF 40 NET WORDS PER MINUTE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.The typing certificate must be dated no earlier than 12 months from the date you apply and must indicate the testing source and indicate that the typing test was a fiveminute timed test. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in disqualification for this position.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES WORKING ROTATING SHIFTS WITH VARYING WORK HOURS INCLUDING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS. CIVILIAN UNIFORMS WILL BE REQUIRED.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: After the testing process the topscoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Candidates may be invited to begin the background process after the list is approved. Candidates who are selected will undergo an extensive background process including polygraph criminal history credit history driving record military history civil records check past & current employers drug & alcohol abuse education and reference contacts. Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation may be selected for a position and receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon psychological and medical examinations by Cityselected medical professionals. Special Requirements/Physical Mental Environmental Conditions
This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms wrists and hands including writing and using a keyboard and mouse to operate a personal computer. Position requires sitting for long periods of time. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read write and communicate orally clearly and effectively. Work environment does not require any extraordinary physical strength heavy lifting or other special physical qualifications. These requirements may be accommodated for qualified individuals requiring and requesting an accommodation.
Recruitment Process:All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at www.azusaca/jobs. Applications mustbe accompanied by a resume describing experience education and training in relation to the requirements of the position howeverresumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume or have unanswered supplemental questions may be deemed incomplete.
The City of Azusa is an equalopportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender age ancestry national origin political or religious affiliation sexual orientation marital status other nonjob related physical or mental disability medical condition or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is dedicated to making its programs services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process please contact Human Resources at before the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
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