Communications Dispatcher Lateral

5% Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate

3% Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate

3% Bilingual Pay

SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR

EXPERIENCED 9-1-1 DISPATCHERS!

Our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is located on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, equipped with a state-of-the-art computer aided dispatch system, including multiple monitors, ergonomically designed furniture, and individual work stations with outside window views. The Communications Center is staffed by a team of 23 dispatchers working 10-hour shifts, handling approximately 250,000 calls for service yearly. Supervision is provided by Communications Supervisors.

In addition to a competitive salary, retirement through CalPERS, and a generous benefits package, this position offers opportunities for special assignments which include trainer, administrative and tactical dispatcher, with incentive pay from 2% - 7.5%.

Hiring Incentives:

Vacation accrual rate that matches the applicant's total years of service as a Communications Dispatcher in California

A bank of 40 hours of sick leave at the time of hire

A bank of 80 hours of vacation leave upon successful completion of the training program

The Benefits of City Employment:

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, a generous retirement program, a competitive leave accrual package and holiday leave bank. Detailed information about available benefits can be found in the Unit 14 MOU and in the online Benefits Guide.

Additional benefits include:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) pay is available.

$500 annually for wellness

Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit

The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

You are encouraged to talk with a Santa Rosa Police Department representative from the Recruiting Office for detailed information or questions.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

You are encouraged to talk with the Santa Rosa Police Department Recruiting staff for additional information or questions:

SRPD Recruiting Office

(707) 543-HIRE

srcity.org/Careers

In order to qualify for a Lateral assignment applicants must complete a City application and Supplemental Questionnaire online and must meet the following minimum experience requirements:

One year of full-time work as a 9-1-1 public safety law enforcement dispatcher with a law enforcement agency independently performing the full range of call-taking and radio dispatching duties within the last five years (excludes time in a Trainee status).

Disqualifying Factors

If you have been unsuccessful in a previous background investigation process (including psychological assessment) with the Santa Rosa Police Department, your application will be screened on a case-by-case basis to determine if you will proceed further in the selection process.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.