Public Safety Dispatcher I/II Flex - Lateral

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Benefited
Job Number: 2026-32-02
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


DESCRIPTION
Public Safety Dispatcher II: $5,927 - $7,204 monthly

We are not just a public safety agency - we are a dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on our community. We believe in fostering a work environment that blends professionalism with a spirit of camaraderie and fun. As a Corona Police Department Public Safety Dispatcher II, you will be at the forefront of ensuring public safety while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your growth, well-being, and contributions. Join our cutting-edge team as a Police Dispatcher, where quick thinking, sharp judgment, and top-notch customer service are the name of the game. Be the unsung hero who keeps calm in the storm, making split-second decisions that save lives. If you are up for a thrilling career that combines problem-solving with teamwork and a touch of adrenaline, we want you on our team. Step up to the challenge and be part of the force that's shaping the future of public safety. Your journey starts here!
If you are passionate about public safety and a hard worker looking to join a fun and "relaxed" working environment this is the perfect position for you. Unlike most positions our dispatchers get to enjoy casual dress attire have a stocked snack bar 24/7 and can enjoy massage chairs during their breaks. We work hard to ensure mental and physical wellness within our department. Furthermore, dispatchers qualify for additional pay incentives such as time and one-half for all holidays worked plus receiving pay for 10 hours in lieu of the holiday. Dispatchers working overtime shall receive either pay or compensatory time off (CTO).

Candidates must be available to work assigned and rotating shift and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

To be considered for this position you MUST:

1. Actively be working in a dispatch capacity
2. Attach a valid 5-minute typing certificate of at least

40 wpm or more (test must be taken within 1 year from application date)

online testing agencies accepted.
3. Possess a POST Basic Public Safety Dispatch Certificate

attach to your application.
Candidates who do not meet these 3 requirements will be disqualified from consideration and are recommended to apply for the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II- Entry Level.
Knowledge & Education

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.
• Knowledge of operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement agency and the dispatch function. Including methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Familiar with principles, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology used in public safety dispatching, including computer aided dispatch and related emergency systems.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assess and prioritize emergency situations while remaining calm and using sound, independent judgment.
• Dispatch appropriate response units for a diverse range of emergency situations.
• Quickly and accurately disseminate information.
• Effectively communicate with upset and irate callers; obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.
• Compile and summarize information to prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• Memorize codes, names, street locations, and other information.
• Read and interpret maps and other pertinent documentation.

• Within established parameters, make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property.
• Learn and effectively utilize various law enforcement software programs to retrieve or record information quickly and accurately.
• Learn and apply a wide variety of classification codes and computer commands and standard broadcasting procedures and rules.
• Operate a computerized dispatch system, and radio and telecommunications systems quickly and accurately.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.

Experience

• Actively working as a Public Safety Dispatcher.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Public Safety Dispatch Certificate. Certificate must be attached to your application.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid CLETS Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Level II: One (1) year of increasingly responsible public safety dispatch experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Corona or in a capacity comparable to Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Corona and successful completion of a training program.

Characteristics

• Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.
• Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.
• Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.
• Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
• Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process

This recruitment will be opened on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes.


Candidates that successfully pass the screening process may be invited for an in person oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list and will be contacted by the department to start the background process in ranked order as vacancies arise.


The selected candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, and medical exam with the Corona Police Department. Background investigation will include but is not limited to the following:

• No felony conviction(s).
• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
• Submit to a polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a medical and psychological examination.
• Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.

COMMUNITY A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.


THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.


The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.


The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES


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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT


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CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.
All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:
Annual Leave During Initial Probation :
Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.

After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.

When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.

Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals
1-5 6.46 168 Hours
6-8 7.08 184 Hours
9-15 8.00 208 Hours
16+ 9.54 248 Hours

Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE : The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.
The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

1. $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
2. $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
3. $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:

(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents
(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent
(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.


* DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment.
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I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

02


Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03


Please indicate the area of study of the above-mentioned education.
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This position requires that you currently be working as a Public Safety Dispatcher. If you are not currently working as a Public Safety Dispatcher, please apply to the Public Safety Dispatcher-Entry Level recruitment.
Are you currently working as a Public Safety Dispatcher in a part-time or full-time capacity?

• Yes
• No

05


I acknowledge I have attached a typing certificate that meets the following requirements:
1. At least 40 wpm or more.


2. Test is a minimum of 5-minutes.


3. Test was taken within one year from date of application.

Candidates that do not attach a typing certificate meeting the requirements listed above will be disqualified from this recruitment .

• Yes
• No

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Please select the highest level of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatcher certification you currently possess. Proof of certification must be attached to your application. If you don't possess the certificate please select none.

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

07


Do you possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid CLETS Certification?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of paid public safety dispatching experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 2 years.
• At least 2 years, less than 3 years.
• At least 3 years, less than 4 years.
• At least 4 years or more.

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Are you conversationally fluent in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you previously applied for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher I/II Flex with the Corona Police Department?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list the date you applied and how far you got in the process. If no, please indicate N/A.
Required Question