Public Safety Dispatcher (Trainee) - City of Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
About the Job
$75,241 - $87,187 Annually
(Additional $214 to $316 / month for EMD* Certification)
The Hiring Bonus has been discontinued until further notice, effective April 1, 2020
(Additional $214 to $316 / month for EMD* Certification)
The Hiring Bonus has been discontinued until further notice, effective April 1, 2020
INCENTIVES
- $138 to $277/mo Shift Differential
- $110 to $222/mo Bilingual Pay
- $863/yr Uniform Allowance
- City Paid Medical, Dental & Vision
- City Paid Life Insurance $50,000
- 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
This is an unclassified trainee position. Under supervision, incumbents are trained to answer and process all incoming emergency and non–emergency requests for police, fire, and medical assistance. Operate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, video display terminals, and associated equipment. Evaluate the information and create a CAD system incident, or provide information to the caller or transfer the call to the proper emergency service provider. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action to help assure officer safety. 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, and vehicle registration. May be required to provide the public with basic first aid and pre-arrival instructions during medical emergencies following the established Emergency Medical Dispatch* (EMD) protocols. Perform other duties as required.
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 have passed the simulation examination and would like to participate in the Police Department Dispatcher observation tour, call the Communication Center Shift Supervisor at (805) 882-8900.
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 have passed the simulation examination and would like to participate in the Police Department Dispatcher observation tour, call the Communication Center Shift Supervisor at (805) 882-8900.
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Location: Police Department, 215 E. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, California
Agency: Police
Source : City of Santa Barbara, CA