PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME

City of Cathedral City; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Cathedral City is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher as an at‑will, hourly part‑time employee. This role handles 911 calls and non‑emergency inquiries, dispatching units per standard procedures, and operating center equipment to support police operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, one year dispatch experience, California POST Dispatcher Basic Certificate, and a typing speed of 35 wpm. Background checks and evaluations may be required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One year of public safety dispatch experience.
• Must possess California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate.
• Typing speed 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Dispatches assignments according to established police procedures.
• Operates telecommunications center equipment and performs related work.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Public Safety Dispatcher is an at‑will, hourly part‑time position. This role works less than 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Dispatcher receives 911 system emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatches assignments according to established police procedures, operates various telecommunications center equipment and performs related work as assigned.

Training and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from high school
• One (1) year of public safety dispatch experience
• Must possess California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
• Typing speed 35 wpm

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background investigation according to POST Guidelines
• Upon conditional offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to pass a physical and psychological evaluation.

Background Disqualifiers

• An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• Currently on Probation or Parole
• Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent
• Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
• Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs, weapons or explosive devices without legal authorization
• History of committing domestic violence or animal cruelty
• Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Note on Benefits for Pt/Reserve/Volunteer Employees

Pt/Reserve/Volunteer Employees Not Qualified For Benefits