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Communications Dispatcher

4 weeks ago

Beverly Hills, United States City of Beverly Hills, CA Full time

**Job Summary**:
**Who We Are**
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

**What We Do**
The Beverly Hills Police Department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents, businesses and visitors. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public trust through efficient, impartial police service.

**What We're Looking For**

**Position & Benefits**

**Selection Process**

The selection process will consist of the following components:

- Review of Minimum Qualifications (Please attach a valid typing certificate; see the end of this job bulletin for information regarding certificate requirements)
- Written Exam
- Oral Interviews
- Background Check

**Background Investigation**

**Major Duties**:

- Maintains radio and mobile data computer contact with officers, firefighters, parking enforcement officers and traffic control officers in the field, acting as a lifeline by providing information and support and monitoring their safety.
- Answers all calls to the City 911 number; coordinates emergency services; determines priorities; dispatches appropriate services in each situation; answers emergency and business lines; screens and routes calls; determines needs and dispatches personnel.
- Receives information from and enters information into City, State, and Federal computers on stolen goods; missing and wanted persons; license plate information; etc. and relays information to police.
- Logs all calls in appropriate log books, incident cards, or records messages; monitors all emergency bands 24 hours a day for any unusual occurrences and calls appropriate services when needed.
- Maintains and changes all audio and visual logging equipment; reports malfunctioning equipment or equipment that is out of service.
- Trains new employees; performs clerical duties including record keeping, filing, compiling reports and indexing; performs other duties as assigned.
- Receives, identifies and accurately evaluates emergency and routine calls for police, fire and paramedic services, provides pre-arrival Emergency Medical Dispatch instructions and life saving directions over the telephone.
- Uses established policies and procedures, independent judgment, common sense and reason to make rapid and accurate decisions to achieve an effective initial alternative course of action.
- Effectively communicates and coordinates in a teamwork environment with co-workers, other agencies, departments and the public, exercising strong customer service and group dynamic skills.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Typing Certificate to show ability to type at least 35 WPM.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of computer equipment and telephone equipment.
- Knowledge of Police and Fire services code.
- Knowledge of state penal codes and department policies and procedures.
- Ability to type information into a computer aided dispatch system as it is being relayed over the radio.
- Ability to speak clearly and quickly.
- Ability to think clearly under stress and to respond quickly and accurately.
- Knowledge of Justice Department Criminal Information System and FCC rules and regulations.
- Ability to type 35 WPM.
- Ability to control conversations, quickly gathering pertinent and relevant information.
- Ability to hear multiple conversations simultaneously, distinguishing between voices and sources to ascertain relevant information quickly and accurately.
- Ability to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives and contingencies.
- Must be able to work various shifts (Day, Night, and Morning) as assigned, which may include weekends and holidays. *Per the 2023 - 2026 MOU, employees working in the Communications Bureau shall work the 3/12.5 schedule. However, the city may assign up to two employees in the classification of Communications Dispatcher to work the 4/10 work schedule based on an assessment of operational need to do so.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT ATTACH A VALID TYPING CERTIFCATE TO THEIR APPLICATIONS WILL NOT MORE FOWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
**Where can I get a valid typing certificate?**
Important to note that internet or electronic typing certificates are NOT accepted. Below is a list of facilities where you can take your typing test. Most of the facilities listed below are free of charge and may require an appointment. Please contact the facilities below for information about fees and appointments.

**FACILITY**

**ADDRESS**

**TELEPHONE NUMBER**
- Glendora Employment Agency- 203 S. Gle

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