City of Berkeley
Public Safety Dispatcher II
City of Berkeley, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
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Public Safety Dispatcher II
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City of Berkeley . Base pay range
$106,489.97/yr - $115,569.38/yr Benefits
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city. Job Opportunity
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher II in the Police Department! In this role, you will perform professional public safety dispatching work, receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatches assignments according to police and fire procedures, operates various dispatch center equipment including computer terminals and maintains records. Minimum Qualifications
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND Successful completion of the City's Public Safety Dispatcher Training Program OR The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience working independently in emergency services or communications with computer use and/or two-way radio operations with a consolidated public safety agency (dispatching police and fire) OR The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience working independently in emergency services or communications with computer use and/or two-way ratio operations with a non-consolidated public safety agency, and possession of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatch certificate.
Other Requirements
Possession of a typing certificate verifying the ability to accurately type a minimum of 35 net words per minute (wpm). Certification may be from an online typing test or a recognized business school, an employment or temporary agency, and must be dated within the past twelve (12) months from the application final filing date. Candidates may be required to take an on-site typing test as part of the selection process. Must be able to pass a medical and psychiatric evaluation. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
Application Process
Completed application (Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.) Responses to the supplemental questionnaire Typing Certificate: Minimum of 35 words per minute. The certificate must be from one of the following: Online typing test Recognized business school Employment/temporary agency
Attach the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatch certificate. (if applicable)
The typing certificate must be dated no more than twelve months prior to the date of application. Exam Process
The exam process will include, but is not limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. Pre-Employment Process
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Disaster Service Worker
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster. Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration
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Join to apply for the
Public Safety Dispatcher II
role at
City of Berkeley . Base pay range
$106,489.97/yr - $115,569.38/yr Benefits
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city. Job Opportunity
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher II in the Police Department! In this role, you will perform professional public safety dispatching work, receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatches assignments according to police and fire procedures, operates various dispatch center equipment including computer terminals and maintains records. Minimum Qualifications
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND Successful completion of the City's Public Safety Dispatcher Training Program OR The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience working independently in emergency services or communications with computer use and/or two-way radio operations with a consolidated public safety agency (dispatching police and fire) OR The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience working independently in emergency services or communications with computer use and/or two-way ratio operations with a non-consolidated public safety agency, and possession of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatch certificate.
Other Requirements
Possession of a typing certificate verifying the ability to accurately type a minimum of 35 net words per minute (wpm). Certification may be from an online typing test or a recognized business school, an employment or temporary agency, and must be dated within the past twelve (12) months from the application final filing date. Candidates may be required to take an on-site typing test as part of the selection process. Must be able to pass a medical and psychiatric evaluation. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
Application Process
Completed application (Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.) Responses to the supplemental questionnaire Typing Certificate: Minimum of 35 words per minute. The certificate must be from one of the following: Online typing test Recognized business school Employment/temporary agency
Attach the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatch certificate. (if applicable)
The typing certificate must be dated no more than twelve months prior to the date of application. Exam Process
The exam process will include, but is not limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. Pre-Employment Process
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Disaster Service Worker
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster. Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration
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