Emergency Communications Dispatcher - High-Impact Public Safety

City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is seeking experienced Communications Dispatchers to join our skilled team in the beautiful South Bay of Los Angeles. Qualified applicants will have a current P.O.S.T.

Dispatcher Certification (or equivalent) and at least two years of public safety dispatcher experience. Successful candidates must demonstrate composure under pressure, multi-tasking ability, and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 at appointment.
• Two years of public safety dispatcher experience with CAD experience.
• Must possess California P.O.S.T Dispatcher Certification or equivalent.
• A copy of P.O.S.T. certification must be included with your application.
• EMD certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch police, fire, and EMS units as needed.
• Enter call information into CAD and communicate with field units.
• Announce information over radio and paging systems; maintain unit status.
• Work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Skills

Public safety dispatcher experience

P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certification

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Computer Aided Dispatch system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is seeking experienced Communications Dispatchers to join our skilled team in the beautiful South Bay of Los Angeles. Qualified applicants will have a current P.O.S.T.

Dispatcher Certification (or equivalent) and at least two years of public safety dispatcher experience. Successful candidates must demonstrate composure under pressure, multi-tasking ability, and a willingness to work overtime.