Public Safety Dispatcher II - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher II in the Police Department. In this role, you will perform professional public safety dispatching work, receive 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch assignments according to police and fire procedures, operate various dispatch center equipment including computer terminals, and maintain records.

See the full job class specification here: Public Safety Dispatcher II Class Specification

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

• Possession of a typing certificate verifying the ability to accurately type a minimum of 35 net words per minute (wpm). Certification may be from an online typing test or a recognized business school, an employment or temporary agency, and must be dated within the past twelve (12) months from the application final filing date. Candidates may be required to take an on-site typing test as part of the selection process. Must be able to pass a medical and psychiatric evaluation.
• Willingness to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill job responsibilities. When driving on City business, a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are required.

Applicants must submit:

• Completed application (resumes are not a substitute)
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
• Typing Certificate: minimum of 35 words per minute from an approved source
• Attach the P.O.S.T. Dispatch certificate if applicable

The typing certificate must be dated no more than twelve months prior to the application date.

Applications are available in alternative formats upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production.

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
• Assessment procedures may include written, oral, or other exercises testing skills such as typing, math, reading, writing, analytical skills, problem-solving, and computer proficiency. The process and dates are subject to change. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment eligible list for final interviews.

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the examination process and work environment. Requests should be submitted in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.