Police Dispatcher - Ft/pt
Job Description
DefinitionCome join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Police Dispatcher!
Currently there are three full-time vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Thursday, June 25 , 2026, or at 200 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time and part-time Police Dispatcher vacancies as they occur. Appointment to a full-time or part-time position will depend on the department's needs.
Selection Components:
- Application Evaluation: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.
- Online Exam and Typing Test: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 5, 2026. Top scoring applicants who pass the online examinations will be invited to an interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process.
The candidate selected for the position will undergo a thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination. Once a conditional job offer has been made, the candidate will undergo comprehensive medical and psychological examinations, including a urine drug screen, by City Medical Examiners. The Chief of Police will make the final hiring decision.
Schedule:
Police Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts.
Career Path:
This is the entry level position in the Police Dispatcher series. The career path for this position is: Senior Police Dispatcher and Police Civilian Supervisor (Dispatch).
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties:
Police Dispatcher - P/T
Police Dispatcher - F/T
Qualifications
Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications:
Police Dispatcher - P/T
Police Dispatcher - F/T
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Entry Level Appointments : Prior public contact or police agency experience desirable. Prior California public safety dispatching experience is highly desirable.
Lateral Appointments : One year of experience with a California police agency as an emergency dispatcher.
Education: High school graduation or G.E.D ; possession of a POST Public Safety Dispatcher certificate is highly desirable.
License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record maybe required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a POST Dispatch Academy Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate.
Additional Requirement: Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. This position also requires that employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products at any time while on or off duty.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.