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POLICE DISPATCHER (Police Dispatcher I)- REPOSTED
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Position Number: 1225739
Location: Chico, CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

California State University, Chico

POLICE DISPATCHER (Police Dispatcher I)- REPOSTED

Posting Number: VA918

Primary Duties:
Position available for one year from date of hire with the possibility of renewal.

Under general supervision, the Police Dispatcher provides essential dispatch communications critical to CSU, Chico Police Officers in the field; provides updated information in response to calls for service, routine and emergency situations, both on and off campus within immediate jurisdictional area; provides information to students, faculty, staff, campus departments and the general public in person and via telephone or other means of electronic communication; maintains records relating to all law enforcement and police department files. Work involves the use of automated/computerized dispatch and police information systems and databases to input and retrieve data. Incumbents are required to work independently, react quickly, and demonstrate good judgment and discretion in stressful situations. Provide records maintenance relating to all law enforcement and police department files.

Required Education:

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience involving contact with the public; or one year of military or civilian public safety (police/fire) experience; or one year experience operating radio or other communication equipment.

Successful completion of a California Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Dispatch course, or ability to attend and successfully complete the course within the first year of employment. Applicants who do not possess a completed California P.O.S.T. certified Basic Dispatch course may be invited to take a written exam related to essential dispatching skills.

Special Requirements:

The person holding this position is considered a General Mandated Reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Drivers License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Drivers Training course.

The work schedule may include varied rotating shifts, including day and/or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and voluntary or assigned additional hours and overtime.

The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete an oral board examination and a personal history background investigation Including Department of Justice (DOJ)/Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance (referred to as Live Scan) prior to beginning employment. This considered a sensitive position. Current CSU, Chico employees are subject to a background check (including a criminal record check) if voluntarily moving into a sensitive position, regardless of any background checks previously conducted. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

After a conditional job offer, must pass a medical examination (including drug screening and a psychological examination).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires the incumbent to work at computer/dispatch station keyboarding and operating a mouse for long periods of time in an indoor office space. Incumbent will sit for long periods of time, i.e. up to 12 hours. Cognitive activities include remembering names and details, reasoning, ensuring accuracy and concentrating amid distractions. Must be able to travel across campus to other offices and buildings on campus for meetings and events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a typical office environment operating standard office equipment. This position involves frequent to constant interaction with students, parents, guests, faculty and staff. This position must be able to work varied rotating shifts, including day and/or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments on short notice or no notice and may be required to work overtime. Required to wear an official uniform and is responsible for maintaining the uniforms. A limited annual uniform allowance is provided by CSU, Chico for the cost of purchasing, maintaining or replacing uniforms.

Closing Date:

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California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. California State University, Chico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act employer. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the California State University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by accessing the following web site: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/