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Description
NOW HIRING
Entry-Level and Lateral Police Communications Dispatchers
You serve the community - We Serve You
Receive the support you need to support others. Be our community's life line.
The Fremont Police Communications Center
As a Fremont Police Dispatcher, you will have the opportunity to apply for different assignments, coupled with extensive training. The center dispatches all 911 calls for the City of Fremont and the City of Union City.
Prime Schedule
- 4 work days
- 4 days off
- 11 hours per shift
- 50 minutes paid lunch
- 1 hour paid on duty workout
Compensation
- Dispatcher Salary: $7,101 - $8,631 monthly (Lateral salary will be negotiated at the time of hire)
- Tuition Reimbursement $1,500 per fiscal year
- Bilingual Pay: $150 monthly
- 192 hours annual general leave
Collateral Assignment Opportunities
- Tactical Dispatching
- Peer Support
- Mentoring
- Communications Training Officer
- And more...
Amenities and Wellness
- Floor to ceiling windows with a view
- Ergonomic sit-stand workstations
- 24/7 Marketplace
- Masseuse
- On-site gym with a personal trainer
Training Program
36 week POST certification training consisting of classroom instruction, phone training, radio training, and more...
Probationary Period
12 months, which begins after completion of the training program.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to type no less than 45 WPM and have obtained a valid typing certificate
- Graduation from an accredited high school, GED or CHSPE
- One year of successful full-time responsible experience performing work where the essential functions of the job involve public contact, computer usage, or heavy telephone traffic
Lateral Requirements
- Currently employed as a Dispatcher by a California public safety agency
- Successful completion of probation at the current agency
Benefits
Benefit Highlights
On-site gym with treadmills, bikes, free weights, and locker rooms
Outdoor basketball court and fitness area, plus access to on-site trainer
Towel, water, and dry cleaning services
CalPERS retirement plan - PEPRA Member 2% at 62, Classic Member 2% at 60
$2,350 monthly City Contribution toward medical, dental, and vision provided through TEAMSTERS
$650 annual uniform allowance
$50k city-paid life insurance
Special Instructions
To view the complete job announcement and application instructions, visit: www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring