Careers In Government
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (EXPERIENCED)
Careers In Government, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Posted: May 23, 2025
Salary:
$6,624.80 - $8,212.53 Monthly USD Full Time Information Technology and Communication Services Description
SALARY June 24, 2023:
$6,009 - $7,448 Monthly June 22, 2024:
$6,309 - $7,821 Monthly June 21, 2025:
$6,625 - $8,213 Monthly This posting is for applicants who already possess a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate AND are currently working (or have worked in the last 24 months) as a public safety dispatcher in a California law enforcement agency, having completed two (2) years of employment. DUTIES SUMMARY
The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to receive and transmit information in the Police Communications Center via telephone, radio calls, written and coded information using a computer aided dispatch system (CADS). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week operation, requiring shift coverage. Incumbents must work assigned shift and must be proficient at multi-tasking. There is a high premium placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and maturity in decision making of employees. Examples of Essential Duties
Under immediate supervision, operates a computer aided dispatch system to send police units in response to emergency calls and other public service needs; determines priorities of all calls and prioritizes responses when police units are needed in a number of situations which exceed available units; evaluates situations to determine appropriate units to dispatch based on availability, priority and location of units; dispatches backup units if appraisal of situation suggests the need for such support or is requested by officers; with the aid of detailed maps may direct the police units to locations; obtains required information in discussion with emergency caller; uses Orange County radio system in dispatching units; performs complaint writer function which requires receiving telephone and radio calls and typing information including codes into the CADS to create a call for service; monitors Police Building entrances on audio and visual security systems to prevent unauthorized entrance; transfers emergency information to other agencies based on information extracted from the caller; performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of
codes, practices and procedures used to transmit information to units in the field and locations of streets and buildings. Ability to
understand complex instructions; read street maps; evaluate an emergency situation; multi-task; speak clearly; keep confidential information; work all shifts. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate (issued by the State of California, Department of Justice). A copy of the certificate must be turned in at your oral exam. (Please Note: This is not the 120‑hour Basic Public Safety Dispatch Course Certificate) Experience: Must be currently working, or have worked in the last 24 months, as a public safety dispatcher in a California law enforcement agency AND have completed two (2) years of employment, including successful completion of the probationary period. Must be available to work ALL assigned shifts, weekends and holidays; Pass comprehensive background investigation and psychological examination. Must type 40 words per minute (net). A typing certificate must be turned in at or before the oral exam. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: An official on‑line application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A copy of your POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate must be turned in at the oral exam. A typing certificate must be turned in at or before the oral exam. All applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training. Candidates successfully completing the oral exam will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre‑placement psychological evaluation, medical evaluation and drug screening must be completed with acceptable results. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Benefits
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Police Officers' Association/Non‑Sworn (Miscellaneous) members including: • BILINGUAL PAY, 5% for qualified employees. • HOLIDAY PAY IN‑LIEU: 120 hours per year. • GENERAL LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 176 hours per year for the first four years of continuous service, up to 256 hours per year after fourteen years of continuous service. • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT is available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities. • GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre‑tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses. • RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. ABOUT THE COMPANY
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.
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$6,624.80 - $8,212.53 Monthly USD Full Time Information Technology and Communication Services Description
SALARY June 24, 2023:
$6,009 - $7,448 Monthly June 22, 2024:
$6,309 - $7,821 Monthly June 21, 2025:
$6,625 - $8,213 Monthly This posting is for applicants who already possess a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate AND are currently working (or have worked in the last 24 months) as a public safety dispatcher in a California law enforcement agency, having completed two (2) years of employment. DUTIES SUMMARY
The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to receive and transmit information in the Police Communications Center via telephone, radio calls, written and coded information using a computer aided dispatch system (CADS). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week operation, requiring shift coverage. Incumbents must work assigned shift and must be proficient at multi-tasking. There is a high premium placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and maturity in decision making of employees. Examples of Essential Duties
Under immediate supervision, operates a computer aided dispatch system to send police units in response to emergency calls and other public service needs; determines priorities of all calls and prioritizes responses when police units are needed in a number of situations which exceed available units; evaluates situations to determine appropriate units to dispatch based on availability, priority and location of units; dispatches backup units if appraisal of situation suggests the need for such support or is requested by officers; with the aid of detailed maps may direct the police units to locations; obtains required information in discussion with emergency caller; uses Orange County radio system in dispatching units; performs complaint writer function which requires receiving telephone and radio calls and typing information including codes into the CADS to create a call for service; monitors Police Building entrances on audio and visual security systems to prevent unauthorized entrance; transfers emergency information to other agencies based on information extracted from the caller; performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of
codes, practices and procedures used to transmit information to units in the field and locations of streets and buildings. Ability to
understand complex instructions; read street maps; evaluate an emergency situation; multi-task; speak clearly; keep confidential information; work all shifts. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate (issued by the State of California, Department of Justice). A copy of the certificate must be turned in at your oral exam. (Please Note: This is not the 120‑hour Basic Public Safety Dispatch Course Certificate) Experience: Must be currently working, or have worked in the last 24 months, as a public safety dispatcher in a California law enforcement agency AND have completed two (2) years of employment, including successful completion of the probationary period. Must be available to work ALL assigned shifts, weekends and holidays; Pass comprehensive background investigation and psychological examination. Must type 40 words per minute (net). A typing certificate must be turned in at or before the oral exam. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: An official on‑line application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A copy of your POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate must be turned in at the oral exam. A typing certificate must be turned in at or before the oral exam. All applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training. Candidates successfully completing the oral exam will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre‑placement psychological evaluation, medical evaluation and drug screening must be completed with acceptable results. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Benefits
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Police Officers' Association/Non‑Sworn (Miscellaneous) members including: • BILINGUAL PAY, 5% for qualified employees. • HOLIDAY PAY IN‑LIEU: 120 hours per year. • GENERAL LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 176 hours per year for the first four years of continuous service, up to 256 hours per year after fourteen years of continuous service. • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT is available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities. • GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre‑tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses. • RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. ABOUT THE COMPANY
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.
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