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Communications Operator-La Habra Lateral

$68,084 yearly
Full time Admin-Clerical Customer Service Government Information Technology Professional Services Telecommunications Electronics Technician Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Communications Supervisor, ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under general supervision of the Communications Supervisor, the Part-Time Communications Operator receives and transmits emergency and non-emergency calls from the public requesting police and other emergency services; maintains contact with all units on assignment; documents calls for service on a computer aided dispatch system; and provides general information to the public. 
 
This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven days per week operation, requiring shift coverage.  Communications Operators must work assigned shifts and must be proficient at multi-tasking.  There is a high expectation placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and the maturity in decision making.

This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven days per week operation, requiring shift coverage.  Communications Operators must work assigned shifts and must be proficient at multi-tasking.  There is a high expectation placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and the maturity in decision making.

 

Martin Rivera

Qualifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate before or within 12 months after the date of appointment.

State

California
La Habra Police Department
About La Habra Police Department

Since 1925, the La Habra Police Department has been dedicated to providing the residents of this community with a safe environment in which to live and work. This commitment to service is a tradition upheld by the men and women who serve La Habra and is reflected in all aspects of the department's day to day operations.

In addition to the regular duties of traffic and law enforcement, the La Habra Police Department strives to assess the needs of the city and, working in partnership with area residents, successfully address those concerns. Since law enforcement and public safety are a city-wide concern, we actively seek the involvement of community members in all aspects of policing and welcome their participation.

 

 

Martin Rivera

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