Part-Time Dispatcher II (Limited Term) - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

A Dispatcher II is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department's Support Services Division. The Dispatcher II acts as the Department's primary dispatcher, receiving and relaying incoming calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance; dispatching police units; operating a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch systems; status monitoring, records and file maintenance in a computer-aided environment; and entry level dispatch training. A Dispatcher II may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports. Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.

This is a one-year, limited-term assignment, with the possibility of extension based on budget, departmental needs and approval. The position will require a minimum of 24.5 hours and up to a maximum of 39.5 hours per week. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift schedules are reviewed every four months and are subject to change.

The City of Pleasant Hill offers a competitive compensation and benefits program.

• Hourly Rate: $40.31 - $52.21. Placement within the range depends on experience and qualifications.
• Medical Benefits: Choice of coverage with Kaiser or Blue Shield. The City pays 80% of monthly premiums at each coverage level. In lieu of medical coverage, the City will contribute $400 (employee only coverage) or $500 (employee + 1 coverage) or $600 (family coverage) into a MissionSquare 457 deferred compensation plan
• Retirement: CalPERS enrollment (PEPRA New Member 2% @ 62; Classic Member 2% @ 60)
• Dental & Vision Coverage: City-paid dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• MissionSquare Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary plans available to all employees
• Life Insurance: City-paid life insurance coverage ($50,000)
• Long Term Disability: City-paid long-term disability coverage
• Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare with employer match
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan: City contributes $100.45 per month to the RHS Plan
• Section 125 Plan: Dependent care and out-of-pocket medical costs may be paid on a pre-tax basis
• Sick Leave: Accrued on a pro-rata basis per base hourly schedule, with no maximum accrual
• Vacation: Accrued on a pro-rata basis per base hourly schedule
• Holidays: City recognizes 14 paid holidays per year (paid pro rata basis per base hourly schedule)
• Uniform Allowance: $1,136 per year, adjusted annually per cost of living
• Shift Differential Pay: 5% of the employee's base hourly wage
• Educational Degree Incentive: 1.25% AA Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units; 5% Bachelor's Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units; 7.5% MA/MS Degree
• Educational Expense Reimbursement: City will reimburse for tuition, books and technology upgrades up to $500 per semester or quarter
• Probationary Period: One year (12 months)