Police Call Taker

Job Description:

Police Call Taker

Description

Description

Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Call Taker and must successfully complete a minimum of one (1) year as a Police Call Taker and complete a Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Upon completion of a Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course, a Police Call Taker meeting the requirements of the Police Dispatcher I classification, shall promote to the classification of Police Dispatcher I.

Representative Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: For full job descriptions, please click the following links - Police Call Taker and Police Dispatcher I.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who properly complete the City Application and clearly demonstrate on the application, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:

POLICE CALL TAKER :

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D.
• Ability to type 40 NET words per minute.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
  

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, POLICE DISPATCHER I APPLICANTS MUST HAVE :

• One (1) year of work experience equivalent to that gained as a Police Call Taker with the City of Bakersfield;
• Completion of a Public Safety Dispatcher’s Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must attach a Typing Certificate (dated within the last two years of application submittal) certifying 40 NET WORDS PER MINUTE with the application. Note: We WILL accept Typing Certificates obtained on-line. Click here for Typing Certificate Locations .

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: ALL applicants MUST be able to work shift work, which includes the night shift, weekends, and holidays. There is a shift differential paid to employees working the night shift. Shift differential pay: $1.25 or $1.75 per hour depending on assigned shift.

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

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$4,040.75 - $4,912.27 Monthly