Police Dispatcher I

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development  while serving the community?  
Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Police Department as a Police Dispatcher. 
One of the premier agencies in the Inland Empire, the San Bernardino Police Department is recognized at the state and national levels for award winning community oriented policing programs. 

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a self starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responding to emergency and non emergency calls for service.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and customer service focused.  Experience in computer-assisted dispatching and telephone complaint processing is preferred.

Position requires working four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week including nights, weekends and holidays. May be required to work extended hours.

For more information about this position, please call the
City of San Bernardino at 909-384-5104.

Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and at least one year of customer service experience working with the public in person, by telephone or in radio communications. Experience in computer-assisted dispatching and telephone complaint processing is preferred.

Typing speed of 30 words per minute is required.

Police Dispatcher I may be considered for advancement to Police Dispatcher II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class as described in established performance criteria. Typically, a Police Dispatcher I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 12-month period, depending on an individual's prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Police Dispatcher II duties.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Successful completion of P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher course is required within 12 months of date of employment. Peace Officers currently employed at the San Bernardino Police Department who have satisfactorily completed a one-year probation may submit a copy of the P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in lieu of completing the P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Course.