Police Dispatcher I / II

Police Dispatcher

The City of Bakersfield is seeking candidates for the Police Dispatcher position. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in receiving calls at the Communications Center, including requests for police, fire and medical aid services or to provide information. Dispatches personnel and equipment for emergency service by telephone, radio, computer-aided dispatch system and other communications equipment. Disposition of calls is done in accordance with established procedures; however, an employee of this class must be knowledgeable of local government operations, and police, fire, and medical aid systems, and the geographical layout of the city. Performs related work as assigned.

Essential duties include :

• Knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of streets and important buildings.
• Ability to learn quickly the operation of telephone, computer aided dispatch, radio and other communication equipment.
• Ability to speak clearly in a well-modulated voice and to use good diction.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.

Minimum qualifications for Police Dispatcher I position :

Minimum qualifications for Police Dispatcher II position :

All Police Dispatchers must possess :

A Typing Certificate (dated within the last two years of application submittal) certifying 40 NET WORDS PER MINUTE must be attached to the application. Note : We WILL accept typing certificates obtained on-line. Click here for Typing Certificate Locations.

For more information on the Examination and Selection Process, please visit the City's Website under News & Highlights.

Up to $1,500 Hiring Bonus.