Police Dispatcher Entry-Level

Police Dispatcher

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Police Dispatcher position located within the Antioch Police Department. The Police Dispatcher evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service. Competitive monthly cafeteria benefit plan contribution for medical benefits! Bilingual incentive pay, educational incentive pay, POST certificate incentive pay, and so much more!

This is a continuous posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Benefit information : Collective bargaining representation : Antioch Police Officers Association (non-sworn) Bargaining Unit. Benefits : Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier) | CalPERS Medical Health Plans | Vision (VSP) | Dental (Delta Dental) | Retirement : CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62 | 457 Deferred Compensation Option | Life Insurance | Tuition Reimbursement | Full Gym on Premises

Please note : Information on candidate background and medical screening information may be found on the Post Public Safety Dispatcher Candidate Selection Standards website. To be considered a lateral applicant, you must have at least two (2) years of employment as a Police Dispatcher in the State of California. This recruitment is to establish a 12-month eligibility list. This recruitment can close at any time so candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Post dispatcher written test information : Commission on P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery : The Commission on POST Dispatcher Exam is a standardized test designed to measure the verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities necessary for public safety dispatcher work. It is a requirement for candidates seeking employment in this field and is part of the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery. The exam consists of eleven brief tests that assess various abilities, including the ability to quickly and accurately compare letters and numbers presented orally and in written form, and the ability to shift back and forth between two or more sources of information. The entire test battery takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete, including a short break. Now accepting online NTN scores : National Testing Network directly contracts with public safety departments across the country to test candidates for jobs. Once a candidate completes this simple online process, information and test scores will be sent directly to each department. Applicants may submit their NTN scores directly to the City of Antioch via the NTN website.

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.