Dispatcher - Vets Hired : Job Details

About the job Dispatcher Education Requirements DegreeRequirement Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school.Required Recent completion of the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Course.Preferred ExperienceExperienceRequirement Minimum of 2 years of experience performing complex administrative work including accessing and entering information into computer systems and databases.Required Prior experience working as a public safety dispatcher for a law enforcement agency or fire department .Preferred Special ConditionsSpecial ConditionRequirement The incumbent must also possess normal color vision, hearing and reaction times.Required Satisfactory completion of a POST-certified, 80-hour Basic Complaint/Dispatcher course within 12 months of the date of hire.Required Undergo a thorough background investigation.Required Evaluation of oral communication skills.Required The completion of a medical examination.Required Public Driving Record and possess or ability to obtain within 30 days of appointment, a valid appropriate Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.Required Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, as well as days, graveyard and overtime shifts (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours).Required The completion of 12 months' probation.Required Must be able to pass a speed and accuracy typing test at 35 wpmRequired Must be able to sit for long periods in a confined area and wear a headset.Required Minimum Requirements Demonstrated skill in correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar; rapid and accurate typing; and independently drafting and documenting correspondence pertaining to the operations, policies, and procedures of the functional area. Demonstrated ability handling difficult, sensitive and confidential situations tactfully; accessing and updating various indexes. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload, high call volume, interruptions and competing priorities and requirements; utilize excellent interpersonal skills while working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues; maintain cooperative working relationships; model and promote the University's principles of community and commitment to diversity and inclusion; and work rotating shifts and/or holiday with changing days off in a 24-hour/7 day operation. Preferred Qualifications Proficient in the use of computers and computer applications, i.e., word processing, computer aided dispatch systems and Internet applications. Knowledge of UCR campus locations.