Police Communications Dispatcher (Lateral)

Job Description:

Police Communications Dispatcher (Lateral)

Description

Description

The Fremont Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Communications Dispatcher Lateral.

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Recruitment Process

• Step 1: Apply
• Applicants must attach a valid typing certificate. A valid typing certificate must include all of the following requirements:
  • Ability to type no less than 45 net words per minute
  • Must be dated within the last 12 months
  • Can be completed online
• Step 2: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
• Step 3: Management Panel Interview
• Step 4: Polygraph
• Step 5: Background
• Step 6: Executive Panel Interview
• Step 7: Conditional Offer (Final job offer is dependent on the Medical and Psychological evaluations)

Minimum Qualifications

A lateral dispatcher must be currently employed as a Dispatcher by a California public safety agency and needs to have successfully completed probation with the current agency. Candidates who are not currently employed as a Dispatcher by a California public safety agency are encouraged to apply to our Entry-level Dispatcher position.

HIRING BONUS
Hiring bonus for Lateral Police Communications Dispatchers in a total amount of $7,500. The lateral hire will receive the first payment of $3,750 upon acceptance of final offer letter and $3,750 upon completion of the probationary period (To be eligible for the hiring bonus, applicants must apply on or after October 13, 2022).

Review of Applications

Applications are reviewed weekly. This is an open continuous recruitment.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us

• E-mail: fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov
  
• Call/Text: (510) 404-8934
  

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Job Site

https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring

Visit our website to learn more about what is unique about Fremont's Communication Center: https://jobs.fremontpolice.gov/dispatchers/

Job posting date: 1/2/2025

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Salary:

$97,706.17 - $118,762.46 Annually