Simi Valley: 911 Police Dispatcher Trainee (20737248) 1. This position requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and shifts rotate every four months. Are you able and willing to work this type of schedule? Yes No 2. In order to work within the Police Department, final candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, which will include a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening. Are you willing to enter into this process? Yes No 3. This position requires employees to attend a three‑week POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course held off‑site. The City covers all costs associated with the training, including time, travel, and course fees. This certification must be successfully completed within the first year of employment. Are you able to attend this required training? Yes No