PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIMEPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cathedralcityca/jobs/newprint/4439490) ApplyPUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIMESalary$30.00 HourlyLocation Cathedral City, CAJob TypePART-TIME EMPLOYEEJob Number24-0007DepartmentPolice DepartmentOpening Date03/20/2024FLSANon-ExemptBargaining UnitNA
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DescriptionTHE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FORPART-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERApplications will be reviewed as submitted.The recruitment will remain open until a sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice. Apply Immediately! The Public Safety Dispatcher is an at-will, hourly part-time position. The position works less than 960 hours in a fiscal year. Under general supervision, the Public Safety Dispatcher receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatches assignments according to established police procedures, operates various telecommunications center equipment and performs related work as assigned.Training and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school
One (1) year of public safety dispatch experience
Must possess California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
Typing speed 35 wpm
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a background investigation according to POST Guidelines
Upon conditional offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to pass a physical and psychological evaluation.
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
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSTo be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit an application on-line with requested certifications. Based upon the information presented in on the applications, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, and interview evaluation.All notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address listed on your on-line application.All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidates legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation, including a drug screen.What's Next? Apply today and share this posting with anyone who may be interested!The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PT/RESERVE/VOLUNTEER EMPLOYEES NOT QUALIFIED FOR BENEFITS01 Each applicant 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, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you posses a POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate? Please attach.
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Do you have a POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course certificate of completion? Please attach course certificate.
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Do you have a minimum of one year experience in public safety and/or fire dispatching in a 911 systems?
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Please describe your professional experience working with a computer keyboard and two way radio.
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Are you willing and able to work emergency call-ins, nights, holidays and weekends?
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Do you have a typing certificate with a minimum typing speed of 35 wpm issued within the past 12 months? If so, please attach.
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AgencyCity of Cathedral CityAddress68700 Avenida Lalo GuerreroCathedral City, California, 92234Websitehttp://www.joincathedralcity.orgApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email