Communications Dispatcher Trainee - City of Santa Rosa
Police Department-965 Sonoma Ave Santa Rosa, CA
About the Job
ENTRY LEVEL POSITION WITH TRAINING PROVIDED
The City of Santa Rosa is looking for enthusiastic and responsible applicants for the entry level position of Communications Dispatcher Trainee. We offer paid classroom and on-the-job training and an opportunity to provide a vital service to the Santa Rosa community.
After completion of the training program your pay scale will increase to the Communications Dispatcher level - for salary details click here.
Our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is located on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, equipped with a state-of-the-art computer aided dispatch system, including multiple monitors, ergonomically designed furniture, and individual work stations with outside window views. The Communications Center is staffed by a team of 24 dispatchers working 10-hour shifts, handling approximately 250,000 calls for service yearly. Supervision is provided by Communications Supervisors.
Communications Dispatchers receive emergency and routine calls requesting police or other emergency services; accurately evaluate and process routine and life-threatening emergency radio and telephone communications. Our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Benefits of City Employment:
In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including including health, dental, vision and life insurance, a generous retirement program, a competitive leave accrual package and holiday leave bank. Detailed information about available benefits can be found in the Unit 14 MOU and in the online Benefits Guide.
Additional benefits include:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) pay is available.
- $500 annually for wellness
- Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
- The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
You are encouraged to talk with a Santa Rosa Police Department representative from the Recruiting Office for detailed information or questions.
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Police Department-965 Sonoma Ave Santa Rosa, California
Agency: Police
Source : City of Santa Rosa