Public Safety Dispatcher

Updated: April 01, 2024 11:11 PM GMT

City of Atwater

Atwater, CA

A typing certificate of 35 NWPM must be attached to your application.

Online typing certificates will not be accepted.

A typing certificate can be obtained at any Work Net agency in the surrounding area.

A WRITTEN TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024.

Under general supervision, to receive and dispatch routine and emergency radio and telephone communications; to dispatch law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel, and equipment; to maintain field communications during incidents; to serve as a Public Safety Answering Point for the 911 System; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of public safety dispatching and field communications assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.

REPORTS TO

Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor, or as assigned.

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