Emergency Services Dispatcher III (Fresno PoliceDept)

EMPLOYER: City of Fresno

Requirements

If you want to be part of a vigorous law enforcement team, this is your opportunity! As an Emergency Services Dispatcher III with the City of Fresno Police Department, you'll manage urgent calls, ensure prompt dispatch of services, and train fellow dispatchers on our advanced Computer-Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system. This vital role allows you to showcase your exceptional customer service skills while thriving in high-pressure situations. Bring your can-do attitude and teamwork spirit to help keep our community safe. Apply now and make a real impact with the City of Fresno!

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, possess a can-do attitude, and value teamwork at all levels of the organization. Emergency Services Dispatcher III's are the advanced working/lead class in the Emergency Services Dispatcher series. Employees are assigned to work any eight- to ten-hour shift and may be required to work on weekends and holidays. Swing and Night Shift pay is an additional $1.45 to $2.30 per hour above base rate of pay depending upon assigned shift.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide lead direction and training to subordinate emergency services dispatchers.
- Receive and transmit routine and emergency calls for police, fire, and medical services.
- Investigate complaints and respond to citizen inquiries, handling complex situations.
- Advise callers on police and fire procedures when no emergency response is needed.
- Operate the Computer-Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system and related equipment.
- Transmit coded messages to police and fire personnel in the field.
- Evaluate calls and prepare detailed reports based on information received.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Performs related duties as required.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Full job description available to view at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Emergency-Services-Dispatcher-III.pdf

View We Work For You video to get an inside look at the day to day of an Emergency Services Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/8VRwZmse5Go?si=Rkx_qBzIjPTTxjk6

Three (3) vacancies currently exist in the Police Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion

AND

One (1) year of experience equivalent to that gained as an Emergency Services Dispatcher II with the City of Fresno.

Equivalent experience may be defined as:

Answering and evaluating emergency police, fire and medical service calls, preparing police and fire service calls, and operating a multi-channel Computer-Assisted-Dispatch (CAD) system console and related equipment to dispatch appropriate public safety units.

Additional Requirements

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY THE DISPATCH TASKS with which you have experience within your duties. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire may be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.  

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, extensive background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and/or polygraph test, medical examination which will include testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol, and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Any falsification of information you provide or any failure to meet the requirements will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process for Emergency Services Dispatcher.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off