Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) - **$20,000 Recruitment Incentive**

City of Vacaville (CA) • Vacaville, CA

110d • $86,151 - $104,718 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our Public Safety Communications Team as a lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill vacancies that may arise within the next 12 months. The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering the highest level of law enforcement services to the community. The Communications Center is staffed by a team consisting of one Communications Manager, four Communications Supervisors and 19 Public Safety Dispatchers. The Vacaville Police Department takes pride in its dedication to public safety and service, guided by core values of integrity, ethics and respect for individual dignity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of the California POST Dispatch Academy
• Three (3) years of work experience performing a variety of increasingly responsible duties equivalent to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Vacaville
• Possession of, or eligibility for, the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
• Possession of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all City departments and law enforcement agencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls
• Referring callers to appropriate agencies
• Providing general information to the public
• Assigning calls to Police and Fire units
• Dispatching units quickly and as needed

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work schedules
• Every other Friday off
• Employee social and wellness activities
• Casual dress days
• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits and retirement package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED