Join our team!
We are seeking self-motivated and community-oriented individuals interested in learning a new career to join our fast-paced Police department as 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trainees. Our Dispatchers provide an essential and impactful service to our community and find reward in helping those in need.
**Paid training provided!**
We provide the training and tools necessary for you to learn to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls including dispatching police officers to calls for services and operate a variety of communication equipment such as radios, telephones, and computer systems.
Working shifts for this position consist of a 10-hour days/4 days a week (varied) work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules rotate every four months and may change to 12-hour days/3 days a week when needed.
Trainee's earn $51,485.00/year ($24.75/hour) plus excellent benefits!
**Opportunity for Growth Built-in!**
Upon successful completion of Police Dispatcher Trainee, promotion to Police Dispatcher and salary increase to $58,190.00/year ($27.97/hour), with raises up to $74,253/year ($35.69/hour), plus additional night shift pay, and amazing benefits!
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in communications or a related field is desirable.
Experience: Some emergency or non-emergency dispatch experience is desirable.
License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Terminal Operator Certificate within one year of employment.
Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire; a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements; and be of good moral character with no felony convictions.
Recruitment Process:
- Computerized test - Pass or Fail.*
- Oral Interview.
- A thorough background investigation, which includes a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening.
*Computerized Testing Process
- Testing is conducted by National Testing Network (NTN). NTN will provide the City with your test results so that we may invite you to the next steps in the Recruitment Process.
- To register and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Emergency Communications Jobs, and sign up for the Simi Valley Police Department.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website, complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test and review detailed information about the testing process and Frequently Asked Questions. Testing can be done virtually or in-person at a facility.
A fee is required to take the written exam. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See Candidate FAQ #26 at https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm for more information.
