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Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk I
Government Jobs, Scotts Valley, California, United States, 95066
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The City of Scotts Valley is seeking candidates for a full-time Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk I position. The salary range is $63,672.00 - $85,332.00 annually. The job is based in CA 95066, CA, within the Police Department's Communications Division. The EDCI salary is $5,306-7,111 per month, with a 6% incentive on base pay per month for holiday pay and an additional 4 hours of overtime per pay period due to the 3/12 schedule. Benefits include participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), dental/vision premiums paid by the city, medical premiums partially paid by the city, $50,000 double indemnity life insurance policy, long-term disability coverage, a fully provided uniform allowance, vacation time that increases with years of service, holiday pay in lieu of time off, longevity pay, unlimited sick leave accumulation, pre-tax deductions for medical and dependent care expenses, a deferred compensation plan, and a retiree medical benefit. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform emergency and non-emergency radio dispatching, operate a 9-1-1 primary public safety answering point, receive and appropriately act upon all 9-1-1 emergency calls, answer and dispatch incoming telephone calls, assist in the operation and maintenance of police record keeping systems, and perform reception duties and clerical support for all divisions of the Police Department. Entry-level applicants are required to complete a Personal History Statement and email it to the police department's Administrative Secretary at clocke@scottsvalley.gov. For more details, refer to the provided link. Proof of at least 18 years of age at time of employment, a high school diploma or GED/equivalent, a valid California motor vehicle operator's license (Class C/Class 3), some general office experience, preferably with a law enforcement agency, and accurate typing/keyboard skills of 45 words per minute are required. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship one year prior to the application for employment. They must reside within a 60-minute drive to 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA, or be willing to relocate within a time limit as set by the Chief of Police of Scotts Valley. Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, sentence composition, and punctuation, some knowledge of human motivation and behavior, the ability to learn and understand modern police communications procedures, the ability to hear, understand, recall, and accurately relay verbal communications and instructions, the ability to read and understand written instructions, and the ability to learn and efficiently execute extensive word processing tasks are required.
The City of Scotts Valley is seeking candidates for a full-time Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk I position. The salary range is $63,672.00 - $85,332.00 annually. The job is based in CA 95066, CA, within the Police Department's Communications Division. The EDCI salary is $5,306-7,111 per month, with a 6% incentive on base pay per month for holiday pay and an additional 4 hours of overtime per pay period due to the 3/12 schedule. Benefits include participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), dental/vision premiums paid by the city, medical premiums partially paid by the city, $50,000 double indemnity life insurance policy, long-term disability coverage, a fully provided uniform allowance, vacation time that increases with years of service, holiday pay in lieu of time off, longevity pay, unlimited sick leave accumulation, pre-tax deductions for medical and dependent care expenses, a deferred compensation plan, and a retiree medical benefit. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform emergency and non-emergency radio dispatching, operate a 9-1-1 primary public safety answering point, receive and appropriately act upon all 9-1-1 emergency calls, answer and dispatch incoming telephone calls, assist in the operation and maintenance of police record keeping systems, and perform reception duties and clerical support for all divisions of the Police Department. Entry-level applicants are required to complete a Personal History Statement and email it to the police department's Administrative Secretary at clocke@scottsvalley.gov. For more details, refer to the provided link. Proof of at least 18 years of age at time of employment, a high school diploma or GED/equivalent, a valid California motor vehicle operator's license (Class C/Class 3), some general office experience, preferably with a law enforcement agency, and accurate typing/keyboard skills of 45 words per minute are required. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship one year prior to the application for employment. They must reside within a 60-minute drive to 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA, or be willing to relocate within a time limit as set by the Chief of Police of Scotts Valley. Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, sentence composition, and punctuation, some knowledge of human motivation and behavior, the ability to learn and understand modern police communications procedures, the ability to hear, understand, recall, and accurately relay verbal communications and instructions, the ability to read and understand written instructions, and the ability to learn and efficiently execute extensive word processing tasks are required.