COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

City of Visalia, CA • Del Ray, CA

120d • $5,061 - $6,363

About The Position

The City of Visalia Police Department is recruiting for Communications Operator (Dispatcher). The recruitment is open continuously and will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise. A typing certificate dated within one year of the filing deadline MUST be submitted verifying typing speed of 40 corrected WPM before hire. The Communications Operator works under direct supervision of the Communications Supervisor. They will receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic, dispatch and coordinate police, fire and animal control. They will maintain and process a variety of communications paperwork, records, and logs. As an Emergency Services employee, the applicant must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Possession of high school diploma or GED.
• One year of 911 emergency dispatching experience with a law enforcement agency, within the last three years.
• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Basic Certificate.
• Keyboarding speed of 40 CWPM (correct words per minute).
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Good decision making skills under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic.
• Dispatch and coordinate police, fire, and animal control services.
• Maintain and process a variety of communications paperwork, records, and logs.

Benefits

• $5,061 - $6,363 Monthly
• CalPERS retirement program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED