About this opportunity
City of Newport Beach lists this POLICE DISPATCHER - FT/PT opportunity in newport coast, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police DispatcherCome join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Police Dispatcher! Currently there are three full-time vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Thursday, June 25, 2026, or at 200 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time and part-time Police Dispatcher vacancies as they occur. Appointment to a full-time or part-time position will depend on the department's needs.Selection Components:Application Evaluation: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.Online Exam and Typing Test: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 5, 2026. Top scoring applicants who pass the online examinations will be invited to an interview.Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process.The candidate selected for the position will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination. Once a conditional job offer has been made, the candidate will undergo comprehensive medical and psychological examinations, including a urine drug screen, by City Medical Examiners. The Chief of Police will make the final hiring decision.Schedule: Police Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts.Career Path: This is the entry level position in the Police Dispatcher series. The career path for this position is: Senior Police Dispatcher and Police Civilian Supervisor (Dispatch).Retirement: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Worksite address
newport coast, CA, 92657, US
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