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The City of Newark is seeking a dedicated professional who wants to work as a member of a team providing excellent service to our community. The idea of contributing to the outcomes of emergency situations should be a challenge that applicants are willing to embrace.  Newark Police Department patrol shifts are based upon a team policing model.  Dispatchers are an integral piece of that team and work the same schedule as officers with three 12.5 hour shifts per week, with one extra 10 hour shift each month working in either the communications center or attending training.  If you are interested in future development and growth opportunities within the Newark Police Department, we encourage you to participate in the Public Safety Dispatcher recruitment process.  

Required Materials to be submitted with your application:

Entry Level Applicants, please submit documentation of the following:

• Verification of successful completion of the P.O.S.T Dispatcher Academy dated within the last two (2) years of application, OR

• Verification of successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery Examination with a minimum passing “T-score” of 48 or higher.

Lateral Applicants, please submit documentation of one of the following:

• Possession of a valid State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatcher Basic Certification, OR
• Currently working as a public safety dispatcher, and can show proof of successful completion of the agency-specific dispatcher training program.  

The resources below can assist you in understanding the professional standards and pre-requisites required of the position. The job description is also attached so you may review the essential duties, and knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Note that any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

California P.O.S.T. selection standards Link 

https://post.ca.gov/public-safety-dispatcher-candidate-selection-standards

For more information on local offerings for the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Dispatch Selection Test Battery Examination:

https://theacademy.ca.gov/dispatch

Recruitment Contact:

Lieutenant Jolie Macias

Phone: (510) 578- 4921

Email: jolie.macias@newark.org