POLICE DISPATCHER- PT
Under the direction of the Communications and Records Mgr, perform a variety of duties involved in receiving incoming calls for police, emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching necessary police units or contact appropriate public service agencies; perform a variety of general support duties related to dispatch activities including record keeping, typing and filing; enter data into computer-aided dispatch system (CAD); receive and process background checks, warrants, parking, criminal and traffic citations. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and procedures involved in public safety communications work. Computer, telephone and mapping systems. Geography of the City and the location of streets and important buildings. California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). Learn Records Management Systems (RMS) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems. Operation of radio/telephone receiving and transmitting equipment. Applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to police records. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Principles, practices, policies, and regulations regarding police dispatching services. Report writing, editing and proofreading. Principles of training and police dispatching operations. Licenses, Certifications and other Requirements: Valid CA Class C driver’s lic. HS Diploma or equiv. California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certifications. P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch Certificate within twelve (12) mos of appt. Typing certificate of 40 words per minute. The City of Livingston is an equal opportunity employer. To apply please go to: www.cityoflivingston.org and complete an application.