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Job description
Mountain View Police Department Public Safety Dispatcher IIAnswer the call. Join the voices behind the badge with the Mountain View Police Department. The Mountain View Police Department is looking for dedicated professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are passionate about helping others in moments that matter the most. As a lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II, you'll be a part of a high-performing, tight-knit team that plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. From the moment a call comes in, your voice and actions help guide our emergency response efforts, offering calm in the chaos and connecting those in need with critical resources.Eligible candidates will possess the following at the time of application:Eighteen (18) months or more of recent experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher with a Police and/or Fire agency.California POST Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course certificate (may be substituted with an out-of-state Emergency Call Center certificate or license)Ability to type 35 (net) words per minuteValid California Class C driver's license (within 6 months of appointment)Ability to operate a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and modern 911 call-handling software.This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications are reviewed weekly. The selection process outlined below is intended to provide an overview of the recruitment and may be modified as necessary to meet the needs of the City.Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an oral board interview. Oral board interviews are scheduled periodically for candidates who pass the application review. Candidates who are successful in the oral board interview will be placed on an Eligibility List and may be invited to participate in an Executive Interview as vacancies occur. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting, an extensive background investigation conducted in accordance with POST guidelines, including a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and psychological screening before appointment.Submit your resume, application, and California POST Certificate (or an out-of-state Emergency Call Center certificate or license) online at Governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, . Applications will not be considered complete unless all required documents are submitted. Please provide a valid email address on your application.
Worksite address
mountain view, CA, 94043, US
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