Location: Rocklin,CA, USA
Salary : $69,446.00 - $94,647.00 AnnuallyLocation : Rocklin Police Department, CAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00032Department: Police DepartmentDivision: Records & CommunicationsOpening Date: 08/28/2024Description For more information about working for the Rocklin Police Department, please visit This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed at regular cutoffs. The next cutoffs are as follows:September 27, 2024October 11, 2024THE POSITIONUnder close and general supervision, the Public Safety Dispatcher performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; performs a wide variety of specialized duties involved in emergency communications; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives close or general supervision from the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor. Exercises no supervision over staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receives emergency calls for police, fire, or other emergency services.Receives 9-1-1 calls, determines priority, and dispatches appropriate units via radio and Mobile Data Terminals in accordance with established procedures.Coordinates emergency incidents or calls for service, relaying information and assistance requests involving other public safety entities.Tracks and maintains current status of field units.Enters, updates, and retrieves information from local, state, and national databases relating to wanted or missing persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles, etc.Receives incoming telephone and voice radio requests for non-emergency assistance; provides appropriate information and referrals.Provides Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services to callers through an accredited system of telephone triage and pre-arrival instructions.QUALIFICATIONSSome knowledge and abilities may be gained by employees at the entry-level while in a learning capacity. Education and ExperienceA combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Note: education may not fully substitute for the required experience unless expressly stated herein. Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade; AND Two (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Rocklin. Licenses and CertificationsPossession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a typing certification showing a net speed of 40 words per minute.A Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Professional Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate is requiredAn EMD certification is desirable.Must be willing to work emergencies as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSWhile always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety.All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment and meet physical, psychological, and background standards established by POST.This job classification may require a pre-employment medical screening which includes testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.MedicalA variety of plans are offered through CalPERS. The City contributes up to $1,200 per month to active employees, and the employee pays the difference. Dental and VisionCity-paid for employee and dependents.Flex CreditThe City shall provide each employee with a flex credit of $3,600 per fiscal year for any benefit covered under the Cafeteria Plan. The flex credit is prorated and paid over 24 benefit pay periods. Health Coverage Reduction IncentiveEmployees who decline health coverage may receive incentive pay of up to $250 per month.Leave AccrualsSick Leave:56 hours first year, up to 72 hours based upon years of serviceUpon separation with ten (10) years or more, a portion of sick leave can be cashed out and/or converted to retirement credit.Vacation:234 hours first year, up to 298 hours based upon years of serviceSpceial Holiday Pay:An employee working a regularly scheduled shift on the following holidays shall be compensated at double time.New Year's DayIndependence DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayAn employee working overtime on any one of the above holidays, scheduled or non-scheduled, will be compensated at double time and one-half for all overtime hours worked. Retirement-CalPERSClassic Members - 2.0% @ 55PEPRA Members - 2.0% @ 62Deferred CompensationRocklin offers an optional 457 plan for employee participation.Non-Sworn Employees:Not eligible for matching funds.PEPRA Members =$200 per month, non-matchingInsuranceLife Insurance and AD&D:City paid $50,000 (Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance)Tuition Reimbursment$1,050 per clendar year maximum.Other Specialty PaysEducation Incentive:This incentive is non-cumulative and is paid at the highest rate for which an employee is qualified.Completion of 60 college units (40 units must be job-related) =$65 per monthEMD Certificate =$75 per monthAssociate's Degree (any major) =$75 per monthIntermediate POST =$175 per monthDispatcher Intermediate POST =$175 per monthBA/BS (any major) =$150 per monthAdvanced POST =$225 per motnhDispatcher Advanced POST =$225 per monthMA (non-sworn only) =$200 per monthBA/BS + Advanced POST (Sworn and Dispatchers) =$275 per monthUniform Allowance:Community Services Officer and Police Technical Assets Coordinator =$36.54 per pay periodNon-Sworn (Except those identified above) =$30.00 per pay periodHealth & WellnessWeekly 30-minute yoga class, free chair massages offered monthly, and book clubs.To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: 01 Do you possess a typing certification showing a net speed of at least 40 words per minute? If so, please attach the certificate to your application. Yes No 02 Do you possess a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Professional Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate? If so, please attach the certificate to your application. Yes No 03 Do you have two (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Rocklin? Yes No Required Question