|
|
 |
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Includes, but is not limited to, the following: Submit a completed City of Colton application to (no facsimiles or postmarks accepted): |
Human Resources Dept.
552 N La Cadena Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 370-5062
www.ci.colton.ca.us
|
|
Applications will be carefully screened and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral exam. All successful candidates will be certified to an eligibility list good for one year.Appointment is contingent upon passing a pre- employment medical examination (including a drug/alcohol screening), fingerprinting, proof of high school diploma or GED and proof of current personal auto insurance.The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that all new employees verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation. |
|
|
|
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. |
|
AA/EOE—The City of Colton encourages the application of bilingual persons, women, minorities and persons with disabilities. The City will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. |
|
|
|
|
CITY OF COLTON |
|
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
|
Listing ID:
115 |
|
Police Dispatcher PT |
|
Final Filing Date:
Continuous |
|
|
|
Salary:
$20.00 - $25.00/hr Part-time |
|
|
|
|
|
THE POSITION |
|
Under the general supervision of the Police Supervisor, perform a variety of duties including receiving all incoming calls for police assistance and dispatching necessary units; provide general support in communications to department personnel; learn and demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; perform a variety of other tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. |
|
|
|
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
|
|
|
|
|
Education and/or Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma. Some directly related college level course work is highly desirable. Entry-Level: Six months of part-time clerical experience, preferably in a law enforcement environment, or passed probation in a similar position in a law enforcement agency are highly desirable. Experienced: One year of full-time police dispatcher experience in a California law enforcement agency. |
|
|
|
License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Experienced: Possession of appropriate POST certificate. |
|
|
|
Knowledge of:
Basic office methods and procedures. Operations and standard operating procedures of dispatching. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Police-related computer and teletype networks. Operational characteristics of standard office and dispatch equipment. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software. Methods and techniques for record keeping. |
|
|
|
Ability to:
Learn and follow standard broadcasting procedures and rules. Work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations. Effectively and courteously communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens. Communicate clearly with field units. Spell accurately. Work various shifts as assigned. Understand and follow instructions. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Use a wide variety of codes and computer commands. Dispatch police units quickly and effectively. Operate a computer terminal and other office equipment quickly, accurately and, at times, concurrently. Speak English/Spanish highly desirable. |
|
|
|
Skill to:
Operate a dispatch console. Operate an office computer and applicable software. Operate a motor vehicle. |
|
|
|