Public Safety Dispatcher I-II: Calm, Critical Communicator

County of Tulare; Tulare (CA); In loco; USD 51.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PERS retirement benefit

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation & sick leave

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Tulare in Tulare, CA is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers to serve as the vital link between the public and emergency responders. This entry-level role involves handling 911 calls, dispatching police, fire and medical units, and supporting law enforcement operations with accurate data entry.

Candidates must maintain composure under pressure, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be willing to work a demanding 12-hour rotating schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Competenze

• Requires typing 35 words per minute.
• Requires ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (6am–6pm/6pm–6am).
• Public safety dispatcher duties include receiving, transmitting, and providing information under legal guidelines.

Mansioni

• Receive and evaluate 911 calls for police, fire, and medical emergencies.
• Dispatch units using priority-based procedures.
• Maintain contact with field units and log call data.
• Enter and retrieve data from law enforcement databases (CLETS).
• Meet daily shift requirements including weekends and holidays.

Conoscenze

Crisis management

Emotional resilience

Multi-tasking under pressure

Radio/phone/CLETS operation

Effective communication

Shift flexibility

Formazione

12th grade + 1 year clerical work

Public Safety Dispatcher II qualification possible

Strumenti

CLETS database

Computer-aided dispatch system

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Tulare in Tulare, CA is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers to serve as the vital link between the public and emergency responders. This entry-level role involves handling 911 calls, dispatching police, fire and medical units, and supporting law enforcement operations with accurate data entry.

Candidates must maintain composure under pressure, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be willing to work a demanding 12-hour rotating schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.