DA Public Safety Dispatcher

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a District Attorney Public Safety Dispatcher position; the incumbent will support the Administrative Services Office of the District Attorney's Office by performing dispatching duties that include: operating various communication equipment to monitor and coordinate transmissions among investigators, investigative technicians, forensic technicians, and other support staff in the field.

Highly desired candidates will possess law enforcement/emergency dispatch experience.

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, working weekends or holidays depending on assignments.

Additionally, work schedules is a 4/10 with a flexible start time may be available post-training period based on department needs.

Meet the Team!

The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.

The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.

We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate a variety of communications equipment including radio systems, various telephone systems, recording equipment, and computer systems in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, department policy and standard operating procedures.

• Send and receive teletype printouts; operate radio, mobile telephone and paging equipment; maintain continuous contact with investigative personnel in the field in order to monitor location and exchange of information.

• Search local, state and national criminal justice databases and abstracts information pertaining to warrants, driver history, vehicles, firearms, and miscellaneous property.

• Monitor and maintain communication with field surveillance units in order to pursue appropriate courses of action in the event of an emergency; maintain radio contact with investigators on potentially dangerous assignments and notify supervisor if unable to make contact after a period of time set by the investigator; request backup from law enforcement if necessary.

• Monitor security alarms located in assigned county facilities; issue and maintain law enforcement equipment used by investigative personnel.

• Assist in the on-the-job training of new employees learning the techniques and procedures of dispatching, operating radio equipment and operating CAD equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:One year in the operation of emergency radio dispatch equipment ...