- High school diploma or equivalent and any one of the following: 1 year clerical experience with public contact; or
- 1 year police cadet experience with public contact; or
- Completion of 30 units college coursework toward a major in administration of justice or related field.
- Prior public safety dispatch experience desirable.
- Standard radio and telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
- Standard broadcasting procedures and roles.
- Operation of radio dispatching equipment and computer-aided dispatch/logging systems.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Record-keeping/filing techniques.
- Telephone techniques and etiquette.
- Demonstrate excellent and courteous customer service skills.
- Speak clearly and distinctly.
- Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Effectively communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens.
- Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Handle multiple events effectively.
- Operate a computer-aided dispatch center, computer systems, and other office equipment accurately to maintain routine records.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
- Online application:
- Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
- Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
- Valid P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatch certificate.
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Public Safety Dispatcher - Torrance, United States - California Department of Education
Description
El Camino CollegePublic Safety Dispatcher
Req:
C
Division:
Campus Police
Close Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Complete job description and application available online at:
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Chief of Police or Sergeant, the Public Safety Dispatcher operates computers, telephones, and radio communications equipment to receive and record emergency calls and routine calls for service; provides information, dispatches police and other emergency personnel; types, files, and performs a wide variety of clerical support duties for the Campus Police Department.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Receive emergency calls for service.
Receive walk-in visitors and telephone inquiries from a variety of individuals. Provide information and resolve routine matters. Log details in a centralized system on all visitors to the department and phone inquiries received.
Dispatch police personnel and alert and/or request assistance, as needed from public safety agencies as appropriate.
Analyze situations accurately and utilize appropriate systems and equipment to assure officer and public safety. Effectively operate a 911 communication system, two-way radio, and computer dispatch equipment.
Prepare reports and logs of unusual incidents; contact agencies involved with major emergency operations such as the County Fire Department, neighboring police agencies and various State agencies that deal with emergency and disaster operations.
Maintain contact with all units on assignments; maintain status and location of field units; enter, update, and retrieve information on wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration and other information from statewide computer networks; and perform a wide variety of clerical functions that support the overall operations of the Campus Police Department.
Type police reports, incident reports and other materials; process file or duplicate as appropriate.
Monitor campus surveillance cameras and fire alarms systems. Dispatch the appropriate response personnel based on the nature of the situation/request. Operate remote electronic systems that grant building access and control, as requested or authorized.
Assist campus police personnel with processing court paperwork in a timely manner.
Retrieve data using manual and electronic record keeping systems for background investigation requests. Review request documents for accuracy and completeness. Forward gathered data to police management.
Contact Facilities for emergency maintenance issues on campus. Prepare and complete appropriate work orders in compliance with District procedures, as needed.
Serve as a back-up for the distribution and receipt of District-issued keys from contractors and employees, as needed.
Process and distribute temporary parking permits. Provide options for paying citations online, via postal mail, or at the Cashier's Office.
Notify Sergeant of officer call outs. Contact off-duty campus officers as instructed by Sergeant to schedule shift coverage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Licenses or Other Requirements:
Possession of a currently valid P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatch certificate or successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher course during the 12-month probationary period.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Abilities/Skills:
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to function in an active and often hectic environment.
Dispatchers are required to work various shifts as assigned.
Operate a visual display terminal for an extended period of time.
Must be able to hear alarms and other auditory devices.
Long periods of sitting and standing.
Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Interaction with students, staff and the public.
The Police Department is a 24-hour-per-day, 7-days-a-week operation which requires rotating shift work (days, swing, or graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays).
CLOSING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY:
Starting salary is $5,203 per month (Plus shift differential). Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($6,668 per month).
Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidate selected for employment must be willing to work nights, holidays and other unusual hours.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts.
Candidates selected for employment must agree to be finger printed, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.
Sick Leave and Disability
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely.
Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick leave days and are paid at 50 percent.
RetirementFull-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit:
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request )
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance, you may call Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise.
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data.
This publications includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security.
The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus.
Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them atEL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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