COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (dispatch)
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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
The Communications Operator works closely with Police Officers, Fire Department Personnel and actively supports and upholds the Hospital’s and Department’s mission, values and employee expectations. Communications Operators dispatch police and fire units using a multi-frequency-channel radio, law enforcement telecommunications terminals, computer terminals, fire department radio and associated equipment. They take emergency and routine calls, exercise judgment in dispatching units and prioritizing calls, and provide information to police personnel regarding warrants, driving records and property. They also perform a variety of related duties in the Police Department; Communication Operators also receives information and route the appropriate personnel or agencies; determines availability and location of patrol units and dispatches appropriate unit/units.
The hiring process consists of 3 easy steps:
Log on to www.jobs.ca.gov
1. Create an account
2. Take and pass the examhttps://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/3MH69.PDF
3. Apply for the vacancyhttps://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=atascadero
(search for Communications Operator vacancy posting)
We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options
Click on the link below to learn more about our area:https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/AbouttheArea.html
For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3384.
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