The Public Safety Communication Specialist (PSCS) position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit for the Police Department.
Salary Range: $67,996--$82,613 with a $3,000 hiring bonus and a 5% on going non-pensionable pay
The PSCS duties include:
Receives, answers and processes all 911 emergency and 311 non-emergency calls for help.
Uses a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to create calls for service.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multitask.
Ability to interpret information from hysterical, incoherent, angry, and upset callers.
Monitor 911 Text, 3SI tracking, and create Missing Persons reports.
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
Verification of eligibility to work in the United States
High School diploma or equivalent
Police Background check
1 year customer service experience
Benefits:
10-hour shifts: 4 days on, 3 days off
Paid Training, in house Academy of 8 weeks.
Paid vacation and sick time accrual
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Bilingual Pay
Continuous training opportunities
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is now hiring for the position of Police Recruit, the entry-level training classification to becoming an SJPD Officer.
The Department is a dynamic, progressive, and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships, which promotes a high quality of life for the residents of San Jose, the tenth-largest city in the nation. The Department employs over 900 police officers in four Bureaus, with more than 50 specialized assignments such as Homicide, Robbery, Crime Scene, M.E.R.G.E., Traffic Enforcement, School Resources, Canines, and Air Support.