Public Safety Dispatcher/Senior Public Safety Dispatcher

About the role

The City of Costa Mesa is offering a $15,000 signing bonus for qualified Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher applicants, payable at $5,000 each upon hire, one year of service, and 18 months of probation. Entry Level Public Safety Dispatcher applicants receive a $10,000 signing bonus, split similarly. The position involves receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls, working under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls
• Use telephone, radio, or other communications equipment to communicate with the public, police, and fire departments
• Perform skilled work in handling incoming calls
• Dispatch necessary units and equipment for emergency service

Requirements

• Currently employed with another public safety agency as a public safety dispatcher
• Successfully completed that agency's probationary period
• Possess a current POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate (or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Completed the ECOMM (Emergency Communications) written exam within the last 12 months
• Passed the exam with scores of 53 or higher in Call Taker, 64 or higher in Recording (Notes), and 43 or higher in Dispatch
• Attached a typing certificate meeting the criteria
• Willing and able to obtain the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certificate within 12 months of appointment
• Valid California Class C Driver's License or higher

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

• Public Safety Dispatcher: $76,920 - $103,068 annually
• Senior Public Safety Dispatcher: $82,644 - $110,772 annually

Schedule

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Application and Selection Process

Applications must be completed and submitted online. The recruitment remains open until filled and may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so prompt application is encouraged. Steps include taking the written exam, providing a typing certificate, submitting the application, and participating in an oral interview.

Essential Functions

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Qualification Guidelines

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Supplemental Information

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: Required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in emergencies or disasters. Contributions to CalPERS retirement formula depend on eligibility. Employees can choose between 2%@60 or 2%@62 retirement formula. Employees receive a flexible benefit contribution of $1,800 monthly. New employees must enroll in the direct deposit program.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions

Contact Human Resources for a summary of essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Employee Accommodations

Will be considered on a case-by-case basis for physical or mental disabilities.

Disability Accommodation

Contact Human Resources for assistance with disability-related accommodations.

Background Check

Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of pre-employment processes, including background checks, are required for employment.

Disclaimers

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.