Police Dispatcher- Per Diem

About the role

The Dispatcher - Per Diem is a journey-level dispatcher of emergency public safety personnel, who works on a temporary, as-needed basis. Under general supervision, the Police Dispatcher for the Martinez Police Department is responsible for facilitating communications between members of the public and personnel of this police department and other public service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Receives calls for service and dispatches department personnel via radio, computer or telephone
• Operates radio, computer, telecommunications and related equipment
• Maintains, enters information into and queries local, regional and national computer databases
• Uses department computer aided dispatch software and records management system software to input data which facilitates the dispatching and recording of law enforcement and other operational tasks of the Martinez Police Department
• Incumbents of this classification are required to work shifts, holidays and weekend
• All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines
• Employees in this classification report to the Dispatch Supervisor
• Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum: Prior dispatcher experience, demonstrated proficiency in the techniques and methods of radio dispatching involving public safety operations, and capability to handle emergency situations requiring independent judgment as to the correct course of action where unprecedented situations may arise.
• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Prior dispatcher experience, demonstrated proficiency in the techniques and methods of radio dispatching involving public safety operations, and capability to handle emergency situations requiring independent judgment as to the correct course of action where unprecedented situations may arise.
• Required Certificates: Must have a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
• Computer Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience using the Sun Ridge RIMS Computer-Aided Dispatch System.

Other Requirements

• Valid California driver's license
• Pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, and psychological evaluation

Pay

This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill 1522).

Schedule

Hours will vary depending on the scheduling needs of the department, incumbents work on an as-needed basis, are not guaranteed a set number of work hours. Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays is required. Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year.