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RIPON POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DISPATCHER

Salary: $27.12 – $32.96 per hour
            $56,400 - $68,555 Annually

The Ripon Police Department is currently seeking applicants for a Police Dispatcher.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To be considered for this position the applicant must submit all three of the following:
• City of Ripon Employment Application
• Resume
• Copy of typing certificate with minimum of 45 WPM and dated within the last 12 months. Ripon PD staff is unable to make photocopies for you.  Online typing certificates will not be accepted.

For the complete job description please visit https://riponpd.org/?page_id=3139 or email Christina Caro at ccaro@cityofripon.org

Application deadline:  February 28, 2022. E.O.E
 
THE POSITION: 

Police/Law Enforcement dispatchers receive all calls for police services for the cities of Ripon, Escalon, and Lathrop in the summer of 2022.  Requests for service may include calls from individuals who may be injured, confused, abusive or experiencing crisis.  Dispatchers must be able to obtain accurate information under difficult conditions by quickly evaluating emergency situations to determine the nature and urgency of the calls and disseminate information to responding units.  Dispatchers must have the ability to handle extremely stressful situations calmly and the ability to work well with others.   Although our dispatch center does not dispatch fire and medical calls, you will be required to answer calls which may be medical in nature or fire related.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to perform complex tasks simultaneously are essential to being a successful dispatcher.  The Ripon Police Department dispatch center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Possession of high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the public.
• Typing skills at a minimum of 45 WPM NET is required (testing locations below)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Individuals must pass a background investigation, psychological/physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and a hearing evaluation prior to hire.
• Must obtain a passing score of the POST Entry Level Dispatcher Exam
• Must live within a 35 mile radius of the City of Ripon upon completion of the probationary period.
• Must work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime on a regular basis.

 
BENEFITS:  Health and Dental Insurance – the City provides full medical, dental and vision benefits to all full time employees and their dependents.  Life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care are also provided for full time employees.  Retirement – the City participates in both Social Security and a “Money Purchase Pension Plan” with the City contributing 15%.  Vacation – 10 days at 1 year of service; 15 days at 4 years; 20 days at 14 years; 25 days at 25 years.  Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year (includes birthday and 3 floating days). Sick leave – 8 hours of sick leave are earned per month with unlimited accumulation.