Police Assistant Needed - South Pasadena, CA

Posted on: 03-14-2025 03:40 PM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 5/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

This is a non-sworn position with an assigned work schedule of 3-12, 4-10 or 5-8 work schedule depending upon assignment
Under the general supervision of the Watch Commander, handles communications responsibilities by receiving emergency and routine calls and dispatching law enforcement personnel, processes arrestees, including booking and transport to Pasadena Police Department or Sheriff's Central Jail, and performs other duties as required which are deemed beneficial to the Department
Duties include, but are not limited to, receiving emergency and routine calls for law enforcement service and dispatching appropriate personnel;
Maintaining radio contact and status of in-field units;
Coordinating with City departments, emergency services, and other government agencies;
Monitoring of other radio frequencies; entering, updating, and retrieving information from national, state and local computer systems;
Maintaining a daily dispatch log; training of other communications personnel;
Receiving reports and complaints from the public by phone and in person;
Providing for the processing, security, health, and welfare of persons in custody; transporting of persons in custody to court and from other law enforcement agencies;
Gathering information and completing reports of selected police incidents;
Providing parking enforcement by issuing citations and towing vehicles for California Vehicle Code and City ordinance violations; assisting with traffic and crowd control;
Processing of evidence and financial transactions;
Accurately preparing related forms and reports for all assigned tasks;
Performing clerical work as required
Police Assistants may be required to work additional or overtime shifts consistent with Department policies
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed

Job Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent
A valid California driver license; completion of a P.O.S.T Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course before or within one year from date of appointment
English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; typewriter/computer keyboarding; general office procedures and equipment
Understand and communicate tactfully with the public, persons in custody, and fellow employees; function appropriately in emergency and routine situations with the public, persons in custody, and fellow employees; accurately interpret codes and ordinances and apply investigative techniques to assess compliance; follow through on assignments; make logical interpretations, and come to conclusions from studying facts; operate specified Police Department equipment necessary for completion of daily tasks, such as, but not limited to, police dispatch and records equipment, police computer equipment, police vehicle and portable radios, and police patrol vehicles
Candidates must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, climb at least five flights of stairs unassisted, coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in typing; exert light to moderate physical effort, and exert sufficient force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and safely and legally control persons in custody
Non-exemptSELECTION PROCESS: Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete a typing speed exam, a POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery exam (or have received an exemption waiver), an oral interview, a polygraph, an extensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination
Typing Speed Test (Net Typing Score of 40 wpm or more) ** To waive this portion of the process please attach a typing certificate that meets requirements below
A POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Exam
Oral Appraisal Interview
Polygraph
Background Investigation
Psychological Screening & Medical Examination
Date of administration (Test must be dated within one year of application due date)
Five minute timed test indicating the gross typing speed, errors and NET typing speed
Net typing score of 40 wpm or more
Online or self-administered tests will not be accepted
The score must be provided on the agency's letterhead and completed within 365 days of filing application OR
(2) Proof of successful completion of the POST certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (80 hours minimum) AND completion of probation as a public safety dispatcher during previous employment OR
(3) Possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate
A copy of your proof must be attached to the application to be considered for exemption
To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format
You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer

Salary:

$59,088.00 - $71,832.00

Address / Location:

South Pasadena, CA

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