Emergency Communications Dispatcher

City of Newport Beach; Newport Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Newport Beach seeks entry-level Police Dispatcher to join its Police Department, with three full-time vacancies and ongoing applications. The role involves 12-hour shifts, online exams, and background investigations in a structured recruitment process.

Candidates face polygraph, medical and psych examinations, eligibility lists for future vacancies, and potential background clearance. POST certification is desirable and CalPERS benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Entry Level Appointments: Prior public contact or police agency experience desirable.
• Lateral Appointments: One year of experience with a California police agency as an emergency dispatcher.
• Education: High school graduation or G.E.D;POST Dispatcher certificate desirable.
• License or Certificate: California driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a POST Dispatch Academy Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate.

Responsabilités

• Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties: Police Dispatcher - P/T
• Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties: Police Dispatcher - F/T

Connaissances

Public contact experience

Police agency experience

California public safety dispatching

Formation

High school diploma or GED

POST Public Safety Dispatcher certificate desirable

Description du poste

The City of Newport Beach seeks entry-level Police Dispatcher to join its Police Department, with three full-time vacancies and ongoing applications. The role involves 12-hour shifts, online exams, and background investigations in a structured recruitment process.

Candidates face polygraph, medical and psych examinations, eligibility lists for future vacancies, and potential background clearance. POST certification is desirable and CalPERS benefits apply.