Police Communications Dispatcher (20689278)

Location

6850 Laguna Park Way Sebastopol, 95472

Description

TAKE PART IN SUPPORTING THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL POLICE DEPARTMENT!

The City of Sebastopol is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER

FULL-TIME PERMANENT

OR PER DIEM

Salary: $67,794 - $82,426 Annually

$5,650 - $6,869 Monthly

Plus a great benefits package for full-time

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place on

Monday, December 22, 2025. Apply early to receive first consideration.

Come join our collaborative and supportive department today. The City of Sebastopol is seeking an outgoing, empathetic, responsible, problem-solver to serve as a Police Communications Dispatcher. The Police Communications Dispatcher receives and processes routine and emergency calls. The incumbent will dispatch police and enter, retrieve, and use data from various automated law enforcement information systems. The successful candidate will coordinate with and transfer calls to other emergency service providers as appropriate. The individual will perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of the department’s operations. In addition, they will learn applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties, and perform other related duties as required. This recruitment is to fill a full-time and per-diem position and create a list for anticipated future vacancies. We will be creating two lists, one for already POST-certified dispatchers and one for entry-level dispatchers.

The Police Communications Dispatcher will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

For more information about this excellent opportunity, please view the brochure below:

Job Description URL:

https://www.cityofsebastopol.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Revised-Police-Commu…

Job PDF:

Special Instructions

SELECTION PROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to be invited to the next phase in the recruitment process, which may include an oral panel interview and/or a scenario or other practical exercise. Interviews are anticipated to take place . Apply early to receive first consideration. Only the names of the most qualified candidates who pass the initial selection process will be submitted to the City for consideration for final selection.

Completion of the supplemental questions is a required part of the application and examination process. “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions or completion of the application.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. Please follow this link: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sebastopol Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place on

Monday, December 22, 2025. Apply early to receive first consideration.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting at [email protected]. The City of Sebastopol is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application.

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Recruitment Services Provided by, Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:

[email protected]