*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*
*PLEASE NOTE: This position involves dispatcher duties and the operation of radio communication systems within a law enforcement setting*
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade AND:
Either I:
Experience: Six months of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Dispatcher-Clerk.
Or II:
Experience: One year of experience in dispatching work involving the operation of radio communications equipment/systems.
Or III:
Experience: Two years of experience involving a substantial amount of direct AND telephone contact with the public and the responsibility to perform numerous tasks simultaneously.
Job Duties:
The Communications Operator performs a variety of duties including operating multi-frequency/channel radio telephone systems and computer-aided transmitting and receiving equipment to receive calls from field units, telephones, or other sources; filling out dispatch logs or typing entries into computer terminals; receiving and transmitting reports of incidents and requests for assistance; answering telephone requests for information; relaying calls for emergency services vehicles, other law enforcement agencies, or other assistance requested by field units. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dependable, self-initiating and have excellent work habits. The candidate must be able to work effectively in an often stressful and high-paced environment. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communicable skills and ability to develop and maintain professional work relationships with all levels of staff.
NOTE: This classification is identified as a “Sensitive Position” which requires a successful substance screening and POST background screening clearance.
To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
EXAM LINK:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5036
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
