Recruitment Reopen! Police Dispatcher- Per Diem

Dispatcher - Per Diem

The Dispatcher - Per Diem is a journey-level dispatcher of emergency public safety personnel, who works on a temporary, as-needed basis. Under general supervision, the Police Dispatcher for the Martinez Police Department is responsible for facilitation of communications between members of the public and personnel of this police department and other public service agencies. Representative duties include, but are not limited to, operating the police communications center using various equipment such as telephone, radio, computer and related communications equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Police Dispatcher is a non-sworn law enforcement position typically working inside the communications center of the police department. The primary function of the position is to utilize communication equipment essential to the operation of the Martinez Police Department. Such operations may involve multi-tasking in stressful situations in which public health, safety and welfare may be endangered.

Hours will vary depending on the scheduling needs of the department, incumbents work on an as-needed basis, are not guaranteed a set number of work hours. Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays is required. Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill1522) (Does not apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants). City of Martinez invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. Information for CalPERS Retired Annuitants CalPERS Employment after Retirement (Pub 33)

Representative Duties

• Receives calls for service and dispatches department personnel via radio, computer or telephone
• Operates radio, computer, telecommunications and related equipment
• Maintains, enters information into and queries local, regional and national computer databases
• Uses department computer aided dispatch software and records management system software to input data which facilitates the dispatching and recording of law enforcement and other operational tasks of the Martinez Police Department
• Incumbents of this classification are required to work shifts, holidays and weekend
• All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines
• Employees in this classification report to the Dispatch Supervisor.
• Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative

Qualifications/Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum:

The incumbents have prior dispatcher experience, have demonstrated proficiency in the techniques and methods of radio dispatching involving public safety operations, and are capable of handling emergency situations requiring independent judgment as to the correct course of action where unprecedented situations may arise.

Applicants must have experience as a public safety dispatcher and possess a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Applicants must also have a minimum of two (2) years of experience using the Sun Ridge RIMS Computer-Aided Dispatch System.

Other requirements: Possess a valid California driver's license; be able to pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, and psychological evaluation.

Supplemental Information

Selection process: Application screening: Applications, resumes, supplemental questionnaire and/or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process.

Supplemental questionnaire: All applicants are required to complete the questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Disabled applicants: The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Division of any special needs in advance of the examination.

Verification of employment eligibility: As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986, must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to, United States Passport; State-issued Driver's License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The City of Martinez has adopted Ordinance 1057 C.S. which provides employees with a smoke-free working environment. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract. The City of Martinez is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Information for retired annuitants: A retired annuitant is a CalPERS retiree who, without applying for Reinstatement From Retirement, returns to work with a CalPERS employer in a designated retired annuitant position. You don't need CalPERS' approval to work as a retired annuitant, however, you and your employer have equal responsibility to ensure your potential employment is lawful by meeting all of the requirements outlined in Employment After Retirement (PUB 33) (PDF). The requirements are based on California Public Employees' Retirement Law (PERL) and federal tax law. If you work in violation of these laws, CalPERS must terminate your retirement and collect all the retirement allowance paid to you during the period of unlawful employment. Basic requirements include:

• Your position must be designated as a retired annuitant position (not any other full- or part-time position).
• If you retire prior to your normal retirement age (i.e., age 55 for the 2% at 55 formula, age 60 for the 3% at 60 formula), there must be a termination of employment for 60 days between your retirement date and the date your employment as a retired annuitant will begin. In addition, there can't be a verbal or written agreement to return to work as a retired annuitant between you and any CalPERS employer before you retire. If you have multiple retirement benefit formula ages, the highest benefit formula age applies, up to the maximum normal retirement age of 62 (i.e., age 62 for the 1.25% at 65 formula).
• You must wait 180 days after your retirement date before you can return to work for a CalPERS employer. Exceptions to the 180-day wait period can be found in Employment After Retirement (PUB 33) (PDF).
• Your salary must be an hourly pay rate that falls within the regular salary schedule for that position.
• You can't be paid any other compensation or benefits in addition to the hourly pay rate.
• Without exception, a maximum of 960 hours can be worked within a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Nonpaid or volunteer hours can't be used to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year.
• You will not accrue service credit or any additional retirement rights or benefits.

If you're on a disability or industrial disability retirement there are additional restrictions related to age, the type of work you can do, and a limit may be placed on your retirement allowance relative to your post-retirement earnings.

As a disability retiree, the law prohibits you from being employed without reinstatement in the same position from which you retired or in a position which includes duties or activities you were restricted from performing at the time of your disability retirement.