Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,901.52 - $89,827.68
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Lateral hiring incentive
longevity pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The City of Santa Maria is a vibrant full-service city located on the beautiful central coast of California. With a population of approximately 112,208 residents, the city operates under a City Council/City Manager form of government and employs over 700 people. Santa Maria spans over 23 square miles and is distinguished by its unique balance of coastal and agricultural lands, fostering both community lifestyle and commercial growth. Nationally recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League, Santa Maria offers its residents reasonably priced housing, numerous community festivals, quality educational institutions, and easy access to beaches, cultural arts, a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of dispatch experience in a law enforcement agency
- Valid POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
- Ability to work under limited supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
- Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment
- Availability to work 24-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Valid POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
- Minimum two years of dispatch experience in a law enforcement agency
- Proven ability to function with limited supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure
- Demonstrated integrity and ethics in work performance
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Spanish speaking skills are highly desirable
Job Duties
- Transmit and receive radio, telephone, teletype messages, and other electronic communications equipment
- Receive and process routine and emergency calls for service
- Determine nature and priority of calls and dispatch appropriate equipment and personnel
- Secure and record information of transmissions
- Provide routine information and assistance to the public over the telephone
- Operate CLETS teletype and computer terminal or related equipment
- Monitor various multi-channel radio frequencies
- Perform routine clerical and record keeping work
- Act as lead supervisor in his/her absence
- Uphold organizational values and maintain strong customer service orientation
- Perform other related projects and duties as assigned
- Demonstrate regular, reliable and punctual attendance
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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