Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00009
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Bargaining Unit: 20-PA
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
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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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Please select the area(s) in which you have work experience (check all that apply):
- Public Service
- Police Agency
- California Public Safety Dispatching
- None of the above
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Describe your work experience in public service, police agency, and/or California public safety dispatching (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please select the highest level of education you have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
- Yes
- I have a license from another state.
- No
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Do you possess a current POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate?
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This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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This position requires a typing speed of 35 net corrected words per minute (WPM). Qualified candidates that do not possess a valid typing certification may be invited to complete an on-line typing/skills assessment.You may also attach a typing certification. The following information must be on the certificate: 1: Your name 2: The name of the issuing agency, the proctor's name, and contact details for verification 3: The date of the test taken (must be within 1 year) 4: The length of the test (must be at least three (3) minutes) 5: The result must indicate net corrected typing speed of 35 WPM or higher.
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If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph examination and credit check. NOTE: Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and extensive traffic violations. I acknowledge this requirement.
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All employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty. I acknowledge this requirement.
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Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty," "no contest," or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition. (If this is not applicable, please type N/A in the box below.)
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Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)
Required Question City of Newport Beach, CA
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