Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) - **$20,000 Recruitment Incentive**

About the role

The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals to join their Public Safety Communications Team as a lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill vacancies that may arise within the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls
• Referring callers to appropriate agencies
• Providing general information to the public
• Assigning and coordinating responses to calls for service involving Police and Fire units

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all City departments, employees at all levels, other law enforcement agencies and members of the public. They will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to remain calm, focused and professional while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including critical incidents and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Three (3) years of work experience performing a variety of increasingly responsible duties equivalent to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Vacaville
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or eligibility for, the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all City departments, employees at all levels, other law enforcement agencies and members of the public. They will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to remain calm, focused and professional while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including critical incidents and emergency situations.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $87,874.03 - $106,813.31/annually
• Hiring Incentive for Newly Hired Lateral Public Safety Dispatchers: $5,000 signing bonus upon hire, $5,000 upon completion of probation, $5,000 upon completion of 2nd year of service, $5,000 upon completion of 3rd year of service

Pay

$87,874.03 - $106,813.31/annually

Schedule

Positions in the classifications of Public Safety Dispatcher I/II are expected to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Every other Friday off
• Employee social and wellness events
• Casual dress days
• Flexible work schedules