Police Dispatcher I/II

h2About the Department/h2pundefinedstrong id="isPasted"CLOSING DATE:nbsp;/strongContinuous. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible/undefinedbrp id="isPasted"Under general supervision performs skilled work in receiving calls at the Communications Center, including requests for police, fire and medical aid services or to provide information. Dispatches personnel and equipment for emergency service by telephone, radio, computer-aided dispatch system and other communications equipment. nbsp;Disposition of calls is done in accordance with established procedures; however, an employee of this class must be knowledgeable of local government operations, and police, fire, and medical aid systems, and the geographical layout of the city. nbsp;Performs related work as assigned. nbsp;/pundefinedbr/undefined/ph2Position Duties/h2pp id="isPasted"The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. nbsp;They are descriptive, not limiting. nbsp;/ppstrongEssential Duties: nbsp;nbsp;/strongFor a full job description, please click here:nbsp;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/23595" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/23595"Police Dispatcher I/a amp;nbsp;a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/23596" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/23596"Police Dispatcher II/a/p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pp id="isPasted"Applications will be accepted stronguonly/u/strong from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the stronguCOMPLETED application amp; supplemental questionnairenbsp;/u/strongthat they meet the below requirements:nbsp;/ppstronguPolice Dispatcher I position must meet the following:/u/strong/pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liGraduation from high school or G. E. D.;strongunbsp;AND/u/strong/liliOne (1) year of work experience equivalent to that gained as a Police Call Taker with the City of Bakersfield; stronguOR/u/strong/liliAn equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.nbsp;/li/ulul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liAbility to type 40 words per minute./lilistrongA Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)./strong/li/ulpstronguPolice Dispatcher II position must meet the following:/u/strong/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liIn addition to the above, must have two (2) additional years of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher for a Law Enforcement Agency or Fire Department/li/ulpstrong**Note:nbsp;/strongstrongAll Police Dispatchers must possess:/strong/pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liPossession of a valid California Class “C” driver's license./liliMust successfully pass a police background investigation./li/ulpstronguCERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:/u/strong All applicants must attach a stronguTyping Certificate (dated within the last two years of application submittal)/u/strong certifying 40strongunbsp;NET WORDS PER MINUTE/u/strong with the application.nbsp;strongNote: We WILL accept typing certificates obtained on-line. nbsp;nbsp;/strongClick here fornbsp;a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/e507a91c-ecdf-4d36-9e06-c5f998682832" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/e507a91c-ecdf-4d36-9e06-c5f998682832"Typing Certificate Locations/a./ppstronguOTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/u/strong stronguKnowledge of:/u/strong The geography of the city and the location of streets and important buildings. stronguAbility to:/u/strong Learn quickly the operation of telephone, computer aided dispatch, radio and other communication equipment; speak clearly in a well-modulated voice and to use good diction; think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations; prepare and maintain records and reports; perform multiple tasks at one time.nbsp;/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pp id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"stronguHIRING INCENTIVES:/u/strong/pp style="text-align: center;"Up to strong$1,500/strong Hiring Bonus/pp style="text-align: center;"For more information on the Examination and Selection Process, please visit the City’s Website under/pp style="text-align: center;"a href="https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/205/Human-Resources" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/205/Human-Resources"News amp; Highlights/a/ppstrongemuNOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected.nbsp;/u/em/strongstronguNOTE: nbsp;POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application./u/strong/p/p