Community College Police Dispatcher at Santa Monica College
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Print
Under supervision, the Community College Police Dispatcher performs a variety of dispatcher and clerical duties, by receiving and prioritizing all emergency and non-emergency telephone calls made to Campus Police and by monitoring alarm signals and security cameras. An Eligibility List is currently being established to fill one vacancy in the SMC Police Department. The position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, and may be assigned to any one of three shifts (Day, Swing, or Graveyard), which may include regular weekend assignments. In addition to the stated salary, there is an additional 5% paid for variable scheduling. This list will also be utilized to fill any vacancies that may occur during the six month life of the Eligibility List, which may include full-time and/or part-time positions.
To view a complete job posting and apply, please visit www.smc.edu/classifiedjobs#mce_temp_url#.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of 30 units or the equivalent of college level coursework in communications or criminal justice is desirable. Experience Requirement: Six months of recent experience involving heavy public contact and working with computers. Recent experience performing radio dispatching and call center duties is desirable. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Licensure and/or Certification: Successful completion of a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Dispatcher Course during the 12-month probationary period. Lateral candidates must possess a POST basic dispatcher certificate. Special Requirements: Must be free of any felony convictions and meet all minimum selection standards of a dispatcher as specified by POST. Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation in accordance with POST and District Standards. Meet the District and POST medical and psychological standards for dispatchers. Must pass a 12-month probationary period in this position. The Campus Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Dispatchers may be assigned to days, swing, or graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays in accordance with the terms of their collective bargaining unit agreement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of 30 units or the equivalent of college level coursework in communications or criminal justice is desirable. Experience Requirement: Six months of recent experience involving heavy public contact and working with computers. Recent experience performing radio dispatching and call center duties is desirable. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Licensure and/or Certification: Successful completion of a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Dispatcher Course during the 12-month probationary period. Lateral candidates must possess a POST basic dispatcher certificate. Special Requirements: Must be free of any felony convictions and meet all minimum selection standards of a dispatcher as specified by POST. Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation in accordance with POST and District Standards. Meet the District and POST medical and psychological standards for dispatchers. Must pass a 12-month probationary period in this position. The Campus Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Dispatchers may be assigned to days, swing, or graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays in accordance with the terms of their collective bargaining unit agreement.