Part-Time Police Dispatcher; Per Diem

Overview

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the part-time Police Dispatcher (per diem) position located within the Antioch Police Department. This is a part-time job posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Information on candidate background and medical screening information may be found on the Public Safety Dispatcher Candidate Selection Standards website. Applicants must upload a copy of their POST Dispatcher certificate and an in-person typing certificate with their application. This position requires a POST Dispatcher certificate. The City reserves the right to refuse any certificate. If a valid typing certificate and POST certificate are not submitted at the time of application, your application may be disqualified.

This recruitment is open until filled; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Priority will be given to qualified lateral applicants.

TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: A typing certificate, validated within the last six (6) months, must be attached to your online application. Certificates indicating a typing speed of at least 45 net words per minute (wpm) will be accepted from a recognized employment agency, business school, or adult school. Online typing certificates will not be accepted. The certificate must indicate it was a 5-minute timed exercise, show the number of errors, and show the gross wpm and net wpm (net wpm is calculated by deducting 2 wpm for each error).

The City reserves the right to refuse any certificate and require a re-test. If a valid typing certificate, and POST certificate are not submitted at the time of application, your application will be disqualified.

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying 9-1-1, emergency, and non-emergency calls for service for the cities of Antioch and Brentwood, as well as Antioch Animal Control; inputs calls into CAD (computer aided dispatch); dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems;

and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.