Detention Officer & Facility Dispatcher

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a dispatcher to support police operations. The role involves monitoring logs, maintaining order, and preparing detainee paperwork with fingerprinting and photography as needed.

The candidate will process detainees during intake and transfer, verify signatures, manage belongings, and safeguard property while answering public inquiries and providing dispatch support across phones and CAD systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate computers and office equipment quickly and accurately.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain log on the computer; maintain order and discipline in the facility; prepare reports and transfer paperwork for detainees; fingerprint and photograph detainees.
• Process detainees during intake and release; obtain signatures; check in personal belongings and safeguard property.
• Clean the facility and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Answer general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
• Take reports and input information into the police CAD system.
• Provide general dispatch support including phones, messages, faxes and call entry; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Staff instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD system

Radio equipment

Computers

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a dispatcher to support police operations. The role involves monitoring logs, maintaining order, and preparing detainee paperwork with fingerprinting and photography as needed.

The candidate will process detainees during intake and transfer, verify signatures, manage belongings, and safeguard property while answering public inquiries and providing dispatch support across phones and CAD systems.