Police Dispatcher/Matron I-II

Sign-On Bonus Up to $2,500 DOE Under general supervision receives calls for police and fire services and dispatches personnel and equipment according to established procedure. Clerical activity includes maintenance of shift records, typing, and related duties. Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergency responses; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; insures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required. Maintains log on radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed and keeps emergency personnel informed. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting or bookkeeping, and (B) Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience. (C) Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (A) No felony convictions. (B) Valid State of California Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one. A CITY OF TAFT APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PACKET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. PICK ONE UP AT 209 E. KERN STREET, TAFT, CA 93268 OR ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFTAFT.ORG Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,858.00 - $64,675.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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