TRANSMISSION & SUB ENG MGR

City of Santa Fe Springs · Lake Worth, FL · 2 mo ago

Engineering$5k–$6k/moFull-time

Only online applications will be accepted.

Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement before applying for this position.

Signed bonus of $3,000 for candidates remaining employed with the City as a Police Dispatcher for a minimum of 3 years, to be paid as follows: $1,000 at hiring; $1,000 after 1 year of service; $1,000 after 2 years of service.
Credit of $250 for purchase of initial set of uniforms.
Vacation credit commensurate with years of experience in the Dispatcher classification.
Sick leave credit to be used during the first 2 years of City service, depending upon years of service:

Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public requesting police and local government service; determine nature and priority; dispatch units as necessary; and/or refer or transfer callers to ensure excellent customer service.
Maintain radio contact with all units on assignment.
Cookordinate emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other law enforcement agencies.
Query information from law enforcement communication networks relating to wanted persons, criminal history, stolen property, and Department of Motor Vehicle information.
Query and enter stolen, stored, and repossessed vehicle information.
Perform a variety of records keeping duties related to the computer aided dispatch system.
Test and inspect equipment as required.
Testify in court as needed.
Prepare written responses or reports related to communication complaints, investigative follow-ups or police reports.
Write daily work progress reports when training a new Dispatcher.
Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, empathy, and excellent customer service in accordance with departmental policy and the community oriented policing concept.

English grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation.
The geographic features of the City of Sacramento in detail.
Standard broadcasting procedures and rules.
Communicate clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing.
Understand and comply with oral and written directions.
Learn City street system and physical layout of Sacramento.
Learn standard broadcasting rules and procedures.
Work under pressure and exercise good judgement in emergency situations.
Learn to effectively and calmly communicate with and elicit information from upset victims and irate callers.
Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
Learn to operate computer-aided dispatch and radio broadcasting equipment.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Operate office machines and equipment.
Type 30 net wpm.

If considered for appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination and psychological test.
If considered for appointment, candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, drug use history, and a polygraph test.
Candidates must be prepared to work any shift during a 24-hour period and on holidays and weekends.
Persons with the ability to speak, read, and/or write a language(s) other than English are encouraged to apply. Please indicate your language skills on the supplemental application.

All paperwork must be submitted for the online application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
2) Oral Interview Test: (Weighted 100%) Usually conducted two or more times per year in accordance with hiring needs. The oral interview test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department and will consist of job-related questions.

Similar jobs