Public Safety Dispatcher - Part-Time

Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher

The City of Cathedral City is accepting applications for a part-time, hourly Public Safety Dispatcher. The position works less than 960 hours in a fiscal year and is at-will. Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and the recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.

Under general supervision, the Dispatcher receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatches assignments according to established police procedures, operates various telecommunications center equipment, and performs related work as assigned.

• Must be able to pass a background investigation according to POST Guidelines
• Upon conditional offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to pass a physical and psychological evaluation

• An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• Currently on Probation or Parole
• Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent
• Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
• Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs, weapons or explosive devices without legal authorization
• History of committing domestic violence or animal cruelty
• Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information

To be considered, candidates must submit an online application with requested certifications. Candidates who best meet the qualifications will be invited to participate in a selection process that may include application review, written examination, physical examination, and interview evaluation.

All notifications will be sent by email only. All employment offers are contingent upon proof of legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the pre-employment process, including background check, criminal history check, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, post-offer medical evaluation, and drug screen.

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The City Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.