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

City of Vacaville•Vacaville, CA

19d•Onsite

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 high-quality emergency communications and public safety 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 is required
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, or eligibility for, the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all City departments, employees at all levels, other law enforcement agencies and members of the public
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sound judgment
Ability to remain calm, focused and professional while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including critical incidents and emergency situations

Responsibilities

Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls
Referring callers to appropriate agencies
Providing general information to the public
Assigning and coordinating responses to calls for service involving Police and Fire units