Communications Dispatcher II

Communications Dispatcher

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out of 5 stars Communications Dispatcher II City of Richmond Police Department $7,824.60 - $9,510.84 per month Full-Time | Continuous Recruitment Step into a leadership role in public safety communications. As a Communications Dispatcher II, you'll manage complex and high-priority incidents, mentor junior staff, and may serve in a supervisory capacity during assigned shifts. This is an advanced-level dispatch position for experienced professionals ready to lead from the console. Compensation & Benefits $7,824.60 - $9,510.84 monthly salary City-paid medical, dental, and vision Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and administrative leave CalPERS retirement Life and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement & professional development Paid parental leave What You'll Do Evaluate and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls Dispatch police, fire, and other public safety units Provide officers with incident details (warrants, suspect info, vehicle status, history, Knox Box data) Operate radio systems, CAD, multi-line phones, and citywide camera systems Provide emergency medical instructions when required Prepare and review logs, records, and reports Train and mentor Dispatcher I staff and Call Takers Perform Shift Supervisor duties when assigned Coordinate mutual aid and inter-agency operations

Minimum Qualifications Experience:

At least 18 months full-time public safety dispatch experience

Typing:

30 net WPM (no more than 15 errors) Certificate required (issued within past 6 months from recognized institution)

Certification:

POST-certified 120-hour Basic Dispatcher course OR POST Equivalency Examination certificate Documentation required with application Hiring Standards No felony convictions No use within past 3 years of cocaine, hallucinogens, LSD, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy), or psilocybin Must pass background investigation (criminal history, fingerprinting, polygraph, credit check, and drug history screening) Must qualify for and maintain use of respiratory protective equipment

COVID-19

vaccination required for hires on/after October 18, 2021 (unless approved exemption) Why Richmond? Competitive Bay Area compensation Strong CalPERS retirement Leadership opportunity within a supportive department Serve a diverse and engaged community Apply today and advance your dispatch career with Richmond PD.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$7,824.60 - $9,510.84 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person