PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

State of California • Sacramento, CA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Communications Centers Support Section (CCSS) has a Public Safety Dispatcher opening located at the California Highway Patrol Headquarters. This position is an instructor position within the Communications Training Program, and under the direction of a Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Participating in the research, development, design, review, and implementation of training curriculum, as well as appropriate training materials, manuals, guides, and other resources for the Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (PSDBC) Modules A and B, Communications Training Officer Course (CTOC), and Advanced Communications Training Officer Course (ACTOC) Provide support for gathering Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials accreditation standards from the communications centers Provide classroom instruction to communications personnel including, but not limited to cadets, guest users, allied agencies and field personnel as necessary Participating in research and analysis of new training information Participating in the evaluation of Communications Training Program (CTP), PSDBC, CTOC, and ACTOC effectiveness Working at local communications centers to retain perishable skills Work overtime at communications centers to supplement staffing, dependent upon command to command agreements Two-to-four year commitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Tolerates a confined workspace with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, and performs effectively under stress and time constraints. This position is considered an administrative assignment; consequently, only current CHP Public Safety Dispatcher will be considered for this assignment. The incumbent selected will be expected to meet the minimum 24 months duration of the assignment, and the normal maximum duration of 48 months in accordance with General Order (G. O.) 10.6, Field and Headquarters Assignments and Transfers Nonuniformed Employees. Extensions of Administrative Assignments may be granted. You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Requirements

• Current CHP Public Safety Dispatcher will be considered for this assignment
• The incumbent selected will be expected to meet the minimum 24 months duration of the assignment, and the normal maximum duration of 48 months in accordance with General Order (G. O.) 10.6, Field and Headquarters Assignments and Transfers Nonuniformed Employees.
• Extensions of Administrative Assignments may be granted.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the minimum requirements section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed prior to being hired.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to appointment.
• To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diploma or official, sealed transcripts will be required prior to the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.
• Applicants selected for interview will be required to provide a 20 minute oral presentation during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• On-the-job training and/or teaching experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a small team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the research, development, design, review, and implementation of training curriculum, as well as appropriate training materials, manuals, guides, and other resources for the Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (PSDBC) Modules A and B, Communications Training Officer Course (CTOC), and Advanced Communications Training Officer Course (ACTOC)
• Provide support for gathering Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials accreditation standards from the communications centers
• Provide classroom instruction to communications personnel including, but not limited to cadets, guest users, allied agencies and field personnel as necessary
• Participating in research and analysis of new training information
• Participating in the evaluation of Communications Training Program (CTP), PSDBC, CTOC, and ACTOC effectiveness
• Working at local communications centers to retain perishable skills
• Work overtime at communications centers to supplement staffing, dependent upon command to command agreements
• Two-to-four year commitment

Benefits

• Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.
• Public Safety Dispatchers are members of Bargaining Unit 7 and are eligible for excellent medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a great state retirement with additional options of 401K/457 plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees