COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER (PART TIME)

Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee

City of Monterey Park

$29.44 - $35.80 Hourly

Monterey Park, CA

Part-time

Job Number : 25-39PT

Department : Police

Opening Date : 09 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position

Under direct supervision from a Dispatch Training Officer, Lead Communications Dispatcher, or Communications Supervisor, receives and completes Communication Dispatcher training in accordance with the City of Monterey Park Dispatcher Training Program; attends and completes the POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher course at a Police Academy to fulfill the requirement for appointment as a Communications Dispatcher. Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following : receives formalized classroom training at a Police Academy and on-the-job training to learn practices, procedures, and techniques of public safety dispatching, performs other related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency police and fire messages by telephone system, voice radio, and alarm signals; works an assigned shift; and performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

Education & Experience :

• Graduation from high school or attainment of GED or equivalent is required.
• A typing certificate (40 WPM, issued within 1 year of the application date) from an accredited business school, adult school, or employment agency is required at time of application.
• Associate of Arts Degree desired.
• One (1) year of experience in a position with extensive daily public contact is desired.
• One (1) year of police-related experience is highly desirable.
• Current enrollment in or completion of a POST Certified Dispatch Academy is highly desirable.
• Previous experience as a Dispatcher with a law enforcement agency highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Effort : Those in this position may be required to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Licenses : A valid Class 'C' California Driver License is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Supplemental Information

Obtaining a Typing Certificate : Some of the City's positions require applicants to provide a typing certificate to demonstrate the minimum typing requirement. Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form that must clearly state the following :

The following agencies are examples of acceptable issuing agencies and administer typing tests to the public :

Note : New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date. Applicants will receive communication through email only. Applicants should be diligent in checking their email and spam / junk mail after the deadline as all notices regarding their status in the current recruitment will be emailed.