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COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 99 FAIR DRIVE COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92646 7147544955 https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-departments/police
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Updated: December 18, 2024
The City of Costa Mesa now offers a $15,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher applicants. This bonus will be paid out at $5,000 upon hire, $5,000 upon completion after one year of service, and $5,000 upon completion of probation. To qualify for this signing bonus, candidates must meet allof the following requirements:
The City of Costa Mesa also offers a $10,000, one time signing bonus for qualified Entry Level Public Safety Dispatcher applicants. This bonus will be paid out at $5,000 upon hire and $5,000 upon completion of probation.
Job Classification: Public Safety Dispatcher
The Costa Mesa Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. Candidates must take the ECOMM (Emergency Communications) written exam through the National Testing Network (NTN) and submit an on-line employment application located here.
To move forward in the selection process, Costa Mesa Police Department requires that candidates attain the following scores in the three sections of the written exam:
Applicants who meet the position requirements, pass the NTN exam, and submit a qualifying typing certificate will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Salary Information: $72,480 - $97,128 annually
Benefit Information: For a summary of employee benefits, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/costamesa/jobs/4701585/public-safety-dispatcher-senior-public-safety-dispatcher?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Department Overview: The Costa Mesa Police Department is dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life through effective partnerships and community oriented policing. We accomplish this through professionalism, openness, leadership, integrity, commitment, and empathy.
Area Information: City of Costa Mesa located in Orange County, CA. It encompasses 16.8 square miles and is located approximately one mile from the coastline.
Population: Approximately 115,000
High School Grad / GED:High school graduation or the equivalent. Driver's License:California Class C driver's license. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Ability to Read/Speak English:RequiredPrior Experience:An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.Necessary Certifications:ENTRY-LEVEL - No certifications required upon hire, however the following would be required during employment:
LATERAL (EXPERIENCED):Candidates who are currently employed as a full-time police dispatcher with a California POST agency (with at least on year of experience) and possess a POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate will be considered Lateral as applicants. Qualified Lateral candidates may be waived from the written exam requirement and be invited directly to interviews. Lateral candidates should proceed to the on-line employment application and provide the required POST certificate.Hiring Process:Refer to the City’s job announcement located here for details on the position requirements, an explanation of the hiring process, and to submit an official on-line application and qualifying typing certificate.. Automatic Disqualifiers:Applications will be disqualified for any of the following factors. Candidates will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, a polygraph examination.Drugs:
Theft / Criminal Behavior:
Driving:
Work History:
Only applications that meet the specified job requirement will proceed in the selection process.
