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City of Lathrop, CA

Dispatcher - City of Ripon

City of Lathrop, CA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Salary:

$59,798.00 - $72,685.00 Annually

Location :

CA, CA

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

2300079

Department:

External Recruitment

Opening Date:

08/09/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

POSITION INFORMATION

The City of Ripon is Hiring Dispatchers

Ripon Dispatcher's Provide Service to the Lathrop Police Department

$59,798-$72,685 annually

2.5% Intermediate POST Dispatcher Certificate 2.5% Advanced POST Dispatcher Certificate $100.00 Monthly Bilingual Stipend

The City of Lathrop transitioned to its own Police Department in June 2022. The City entered into an agreement with the City of Ripon to provide dispatch services to the City of Lathrop's Police Department. The City of Ripon is currently seeking energetic, highly detailed and effective communicators to join our team of professionals in handling 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls.

The City of Ripon is a family-oriented community located along the Stanislaus River in San Joaquin County, with a population of approximately 16,000. The City of Ripon Dispatchers provide service to Ripon, Lathrop and Escalon.

REQUIREMENTS Must obtain a passing score on the Critical Exam or possess a valid POST Dispatcher Certificate before an interview is considered. Possession of high school diploma or GED. Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the public. Typing skills at a minimum of 45 WPM NET. Must work rotating shifts including nights, weekends holidays and overtime on a regular basis. Must obtain a POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate within the first year of employment. Applicants considered for employment must pass a psychological/ physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a earing evaluation prior to hire.. Possession of a valid California Driver's license. Must live within a 35-mile radius of City Hall at the time of appointment.

OTHER INFORMATION

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$59,798-$72,685 annually Medical Insurance - Full medical, dental and vision benefits for employee and dependents. Life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care are also provided for employee. Retirement - the City participates in both Social Security and a "Money Purchase Pension Plan", similar to a 401(k) plan, with the City contributing 15% plus the option for the employee to contribute up to 6.6% with a 50% match by the City. Vacation - 10 days vacation first 4 years, 15 days after 4 years; 20 days after 14 years; 25 days after 25 years. Holidays - 13 holidays, (4 paid & 9 are converted into vacation time.) Sick leave - 8 hours of sick leave is earned per month with unlimited accumulation and 100% credit for unused sick leave upon retirement and/or resignation with 20 years or more continuous service to be cashed out , used as unused for PERS purposes and/or used towards medical benefits. TO APPLY You can apply for this position by accessing the link below. Applications are not accepted through this posting. City of Ripon Dispatcher Application

The job description can be viewed by accessing the following link: Police Dispatcher

If you have questions please E-MAIL Christina Caro at:

ccaro@cityofripon.org