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Job Description
Definition
Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Police Dispatcher!
Currently there are multiple full-time and part-time vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of August 15, 2024 or at 200 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time and part-time Police Dispatcher vacancies as they occur. Appointment to a full-time or part-time position will depend on the department's needs.
Selection Components:- Application Evaluation: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.
- Online Exam and Typing Test: Tentatively scheduled for t he week of August 19, 2024. Top scoring applicants who pass the online examinations will be invited to an interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 9, 2024. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process as positions become available.
The candidate selected for the position will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination. Once a conditional job offer has been made, the candidate will undergo comprehensive medical and psychological examinations, including a urine drug screen, by City Medical Examiners. The Chief of Police will make the final hiring decision.
Salary:
Part-time ($30.48 - $45.05 per hour)
Full-time ($5,440 - $8,038 per month)
Schedule:
Police Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts.
Career Path:
This is the entry level position in the Police Dispatcher series. The career path for this position is: Senior Police Dispatcher and Police Civilian Supervisor (Dispatch).
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 13% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties:
Police Dispatcher - P/T
Police Dispatcher - F/T
Qualifications
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications:
Police Dispatcher - P/T
Police Dispatcher - F/T
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Entry Level Appointments : Prior public contact or police agency experience is desirable. Prior California public safety dispatching experience is highly desirable.
Lateral Appointments : One year of experience with a California police agency as an emergency dispatcher.
Education: High school graduation or G.E.D ; possession of a POST Public Safety Dispatcher certificate is highly desirable.
License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a POST Dispatch Academy Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate.
Additional Requirement: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. This position also requires that employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products at any time while on or off duty.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Newport Beach
Show moreThe City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.
Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.
The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments. -