Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral - City of Santa Barbara, CA

$75,241 - $82,952 Annually
(Additional $220 to $310 / month for EMD* Certification)
The Hiring Bonus has been discontinued until further notice, effective April 1, 2020

CAREER PATH: Public Safety Dispatcher III, Supervisor

INCENTIVES:

• $138 to $277/mo Shift Differential
• $110 to $222/mo Bilingual Pay
• $863/yr Uniform Allowance
• $1,000/yr Tuition Reimbursement
• City Paid Medical, Dental & Vision
• City Paid Life Insurance $50,000
• PERS Retirement 2.7% @ 55 & EPMC
• Advance vacation or sick leave accrual
• 4/10 Work Schedule, 3 Days Off Per Week
• Flexible Medical And Dependent Care Plans
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• City Paid Vacation, Holiday, And Sick Leave
• City Paid Retiree Medical Contribution
• City Paid Formal Training
• EMD (5%)

Under supervision, journey level incumbents answer and process all incoming emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire and medical assistance. Evaluate the information and create a CAD system incident, or provide information to the caller or transfer the call to the proper emergency provider. Operate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, video display terminals, and associated equipment. Monitor and maintain status of assigned public safety personnel and equipment; initiate fire equipment move-ups to ensure adequate citywide fire protection. Determine nature, priority and disposition of calls. Inquire, interpret, verify receive and disseminate information from law enforcement computer networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action to help assure officer safety. Provide basic first aid and pre-arrival instructions during medical emergencies following the established Emergency Medical Dispatch* (EMD) protocols. May be assigned as a trainer for dispatch employees. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Combined Communications Center is a 24-hour facility located at the Police Department. Incumbents must be available to work weekends, holidays, call back, standby, and rotating shifts. The current shifts are: Day Shift 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Evening Shift 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; and Night Shift 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Shifts are rotated every 6 months.

For applicants who would like to participate in the Police Department Dispatcher observation tour call the Communication Center Shift Supervisor at (805) 882-8900.