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The 12-month Limited Term/Full time Communications Operator will be directed by the Communications Supervisor and Hospital Police Sergeant in the Department of Police Services. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: • Taking emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, medical and other related services over the telephone, 2911 line, radio and other communications media • Classify incidents and establish dispatch priorities • Coordinate or transfer requests for emergency and non-emergency medical services with the County’s Emergency Medical Dispatchers • Providing information to support officers and fire fighters in the field using a variety of computerized and manual information systems; providing telecommunications support, using the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications system (CLETS) and other local, regional and national databases • Maintain appropriate record documentation verifying the validity of the information obtained via CLETS • Enter, update, modify and clear data inputted by DPS and other related information in CLETS and other computer systems and databases as required • Utilize the hospital’s public address system to inform staff of emergency responses needed and emergency alerts • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear ordinary phone and radio conversations with either ear; must be able to see well enough to view computer screens and look-up codes in required manuals; read maps and fine print • Be able to use hands and fingers for typing, touch screens, answering phones, computer keyboard and writing • Must be able to deal tactfully with all disciplines and possess the ability to prioritize work from different communications sources • Securing and recording accurate information as to the nature of reported problems and exact locations including maintaining a fire radio and activity log as well as the Department’s daily activity and radio logs in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system • Operates CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain and verify information and prepares reports as directed • Receives and calculates census counts • Practicing, following and knowing the policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements: 1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at  www.surveymonkey.com/r/dsh1670  , OR 2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR 3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. *Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview.  Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts . 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. *If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list. You will find additional information about the job in the  Duty Statement .  Working Conditions Our facility is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility.  Communications Operators can be required to work any shift, any day according to hospital need.       VSC Katrina Arundel  https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=177603