PD Communications

Full Time

70948BR

Job Summary

The Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for the general operation of the UCSF Communication Center, which consists of the following: process telephone calls for 911 police, fire medical and non-emergency services; input information into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System; input data into the various Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems and interpret the printout information once it is obtained; operate a multi-channel radio system under emergency as well as non- emergency circumstances, adhering to FCC rules and regulations in the course of its operation and ability to audibly monitor radio traffic; operate a hand-held two-way radio for communications; maintain various logs; process various alarms; and perform other duties as assigned.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Department Description

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Police Department provides contemporary police services including criminal investigation, community policing, crime prevention and suppression, emergency management, and site security services to a daily population of over 50,000 people at University and contract locations. Founded in 1864, UCSF includes the 107-acre Parnassus campus that is home to graduate professionals in dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy; a graduate division for pre and postdoctoral scientists; UCSF Medical Center; UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals; and Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute. UCSF is considered one of the nation’s premier health sciences teaching, training, and research centers. UCSF is the only UC campus dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

The UCSF Police Department is known for its community service orientation, effectiveness at preventing crime through campus community involvement, and for providing a safe living and working environment for the promotion of education, research and public service. The Professional Standards Division is responsible for providing administrative, financial and personnel services for the department.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Successful completion of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course
• Passing Score on POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery, prior to academy
• Knowledge of Police Dispatching Procedures Including the Operation of state-of-the-art Telephone and Radio Systems within 1 year of appointment
• Must be able to work shifts on rotational basis (days, swings and midnights); must be able to work on-call assignments and/or overtime as required
• Effective written and verbal communications

Please Note: this position will require medical and psychological examinations and an extensive background investigation in compliance with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Information Technology, Personal Computers and related Software Applications Knowledge of Police Dispatching Procedures Including the Operation of state-of-the-art Telephone and Radio Systems
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Systems Knowledge of Information Technology, Personal Computers and related Software Applications

License/Certification

• California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course Certificate required within one year of appointment.
• Valid California Driver’s License

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

005216 PUBL SFTY DISPATCHER

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Mission Center Building (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Variable Shift Work