Police Dispatcher- Per Diem

City of Martinez•Martinez, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher - Per Diem is a journey-level dispatcher of emergency public safety personnel, who works on a temporary, as-needed basis. Under general supervision, the Police Dispatcher for the Martinez Police Department is responsible for facilitation of communications between members of the public and personnel of this police department and other public service agencies. Representative duties include, but are not limited to, operating the police communications center using various equipment such as telephone, radio, computer and related communications equipment. The Police Dispatcher is a non-sworn law enforcement position typically working inside the communications center of the police department. The primary function of the position is to utilize communication equipment essential to the operation of the Martinez Police Department. Such operations may involve multi-tasking in stressful situations in which public health, safety and welfare may be endangered. Hours will vary depending on the scheduling needs of the department, incumbents work on an as-needed basis, are not guaranteed a set number of work hours. Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays is required. Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill1522) (Does not apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants). City of Martinez invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Requirements

Prior dispatcher experience
Demonstrated proficiency in the techniques and methods of radio dispatching involving public safety operations
Capable of handling emergency situations requiring independent judgment as to the correct course of action where unprecedented situations may arise
Experience as a public safety dispatcher
Possess a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience using the Sun Ridge RIMS Computer-Aided Dispatch System
Possess a valid California driver's license
Able to pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, and psychological evaluation

Responsibilities

Receives calls for service and dispatches department personnel via radio, computer or telephone
Operates radio, computer, telecommunications and related equipment
Maintains, enters information into and queries local, regional and national computer databases
Uses department computer aided dispatch software and records management system software to input data which facilitates the dispatching and recording of law enforcement and other operational tasks of the Martinez Police Department
Incumbents of this classification are required to work shifts, holidays and weekend
All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines