Part-Time Dispatcher II (Limited Term)

City of Pleasant Hill; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement: CalPERS

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Shift Differential Pay

Educational Degree Incentive

Educational Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

City of Pleasant Hill seeks an experienced Dispatcher II for a part-time, one-year limited term assignment. The role duties include handling emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching police units, and managing multiple communications systems with varying shifts and overtime possibilities.

Qualifications include dispatch experience, 40 wpm typing, and ability to work under pressure. Competitive benefits are offered with a focus on public service and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of dispatch work and two years of office experience.
• Type at least 40 wpm (net) and know business English; strong record keeping.
• Ability to dispatch units quickly, work under pressure and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and relay incoming calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance.
• Dispatch police units and operate CAD, radio, telephone and other systems.
• Maintain records and files in a computer-aided environment; train at entry level.
• Assist public in person or by phone; process reports and fees as required.

Skills

Dispatch operations

Typing 40 wpm

Emergency dispatch

Public interaction

Radio/telephone dispatch systems

Tools

CAD system

Radio equipment

Job description

Part-Time Dispatcher II

(EXPERIENCED & LATERAL)

ONE YEAR LIMITED TERM ASSIGNMENT

Open Until Filled (Early Applications Are Encouraged!)

Hourly Rate $40.31 - $52.21

POSITION

A Dispatcher II is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher II acts as the Department’s primary dispatcher, receiving and relaying incoming calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance; dispatching police units; operating a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch systems; status monitoring, records and file maintenance in a computer-aided environment; and entry level dispatch training. A Dispatcher II may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports. Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Have a combination of education and work experience, including a minimum of one year of dispatch work; two years general office work involving typing of varied materials, public contact, general filing and basic record keeping; type at least 40 wpm (net). Have knowledge of business English, spelling; modern office practices and procedures; record keeping. Ability to dispatch police units quickly and effectively; work under pressure; exercise independent judgment; work with minimal supervision; make sound decisions in emergency situations; learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routine; write English legibly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; operate computer-aided dispatch system, 911 emergency telephone, and other multi-line telephone systems, various law enforcement telecommunications systems, radio console with headsets and handsets, computer keyboards, cameras, intercoms, security. Willingness to work varying shifts and radio dispatching skills.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

This is a one-year, limited-term assignment, with the possibility of extension based on budget, departmental needs and approval. The position will require a minimum of 24.5 hours and up to a maximum of 39.5 hours per week. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift schedules are reviewed every four months and are subject to change.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Pleasant Hill offers a competitive compensation and benefits program.

• Hourly Rate: $40.31 - $52.21. Placement within the range depends on experience and qualifications.


• Medical Benefits: Choice of coverage with Kaiser or Blue Shield. The City pays 80% of monthly premiums at each coverage level. In lieu of medical coverage, the City will contribute $400 (employee only coverage) or $500 (employee + 1 coverage) or $600 (family coverage) into a MissionSquare 457 deferred compensation plan


• Retirement: CalPERS enrollment (PEPRA New Member 2% @ 62; Classic Member 2% @ 60)


• Dental & Vision Coverage: City-paid dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents


• MissionSquare Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary plans available to all employees


• Life Insurance: City-paid life insurance coverage ($50,000)


• Long Term Disability: City-paid long-term disability coverage


• Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare with employer match


• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan: City contributes $100.45 per month to the RHS Plan


• Section 125 Plan: Dependent care and out-of-pocket medical costs may be paid on a pre-tax basis


• Sick Leave: Accrued on a pro-rata basis per base hourly schedule, with no maximum accrual


• Vacation: Accrued on a pro-rata basis per base hourly schedule


• Holidays: City recognizes 14 paid holidays per year (paid pro rata basis per base hourly schedule)


• Uniform Allowance: $1,136 per year, adjusted annually per cost of living


• Shift Differential Pay: 5% of the employee’s base hourly wage


• Educational Degree Incentive: 1.25% AA Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units; 5% Bachelor’s Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units; 7.5% MA/MS Degree


• Educational Expense Reimbursement: City will reimburse for tuition, books and technology upgrades up to $500 per semester or quarter


• Probationary Period: One year (12 months)

APPLICATION

Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5 minute test taken within the last 12 months) must be submitted with application. Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Applications received without a valid typing certificate, or not meeting the minimum words per minute (40 wpm net) will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted to correct the deficiency. Currently employed lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.

SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You must ensure complete submission of employment application and typing certificate as recruitment may close at any time. Priority will be given to qualified lateral applicants. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to take an onlineDispatcher test and will be notified by email of theirscheduled testing date. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, and those with a passing score on the online test, may be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

Questions about this recruitment? Contact Sgt.Ron Priebe [phone] [e-mail] or Colleen Duran, HR Analyst [phone] [e-mail]