PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
Description
Description Ready to be the critical link between your community and emergency services? As a Public Safety Dispatcher, you'll be the calm, professional voice that coordinates life-saving responses and ensures officer safety. Every call you handle makes a real difference in someone's life. Join our Cathedral City team where you'll receive comprehensive training, work with cutting-edge technology, and build a meaningful career in public safety.
Salary
Competitive pay starting at $56,897-$74,477, plus up to $2,838 monthly health benefits allowance, bilingual incentive pay, and excellent retirement benefits. Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on the position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Training and Experience
A typical way of qualifying would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of employment which has included regular contact with the public. Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certification is desirable and must be obtained within one year.
Requirements
Must be able to pass a background investigation. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts on a rotation basis. Must be willing to be called back or held over to maintain minimum staffing levels. Must obtain Post Basic Dispatcher and Department of Justice CLETS/CJIS operator certifications prior to completion of probation as a Public Safety Dispatcher I.
Qualifications
Upon conditional offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to pass a physical and psychological evaluation.
Perks
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit an application on-line and attach required documentation as requested in the agency-wide questions. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
Application Process
Candidates must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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.
Next Steps
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit an application on-line and attach required documentation as requested in the agency-wide questions. Candidates must also agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that their responses can be verified from information included within the application.