Job description

Entry Level Public Safety Dispatcher - $5,000 Bonus ($2,500 at time of hire, $2,500 at time of successful completion of probation.)

Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher - $10,000 Bonus ($5,000 at time of hire, $5,000 at successful completion of probationary period.)

Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher - One-time 80 vacation hours and 80 sick leave hours credited into their leave bank.

SALARY

$4,021 - $5132 per month based on a 40-hour work week.

$1,000 relocation assistance for the Public Safety Dispatcher Applicant who resides 60 or more miles away from the Town, if within 30 days of hire they move to within a 20-mile radius of the Town of Paradise.

For consideration, do not apply on-line through indeed. Town of Paradise application forms and accompanying required documentation must be properly submitted. Follow application procedures outlined below and those found at www.townofparadise.com

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Modern office methods, equipment and procedures; correct English usage, spelling and punctuation; use of computers and various programs.

Ability to: Produce a document at a net rate of 40 words per minute. Remain calm in emergency situations; handle confidential matters with a high degree of discretion; learn to operate public safety radio and 911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) communications equipment; operate local public safety Computer Aided Dispatch system and confidential state-wide telecommunications systems; read maps quickly and accurately; learn and apply rules and procedures involved in the maintenance of public safety records; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others.

Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. One year of general clerical experience involving public contact desirable, preferably in a law enforcement or fire department setting.

Skills: The ability to produce a document at a net rate of 40 words per minute with less than a 5% overall error rate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested persons who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to submit a completed Town of Paradise Application for Employment form, a typing certificate and current DMV printout; in a sealed envelope to the following address:

Town of Paradise; Human Resources Department, ATTN: Public Safety Dispatcher Testing, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969.

Visit the Town's website to download the application form and to learn more about the opportunity at www.townofparadise.com

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Following a review of the applications/typing certificate and DMV printout, candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a testing process. Candidates who pass the test will be invited to participate in an oral board testing process.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check, consisting of credit and fingerprint check; polygraph, psychological test, pre-employment physical examination at the Town’s expense, and final background review prior to appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,021.00 - $5,132.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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