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It is recognized that dispatching is one of the most critical functions within the police department. Public Safety Dispatchers play a vital role in the law enforcement/public safety system. Communications Officers are usually the first and sometimes the only point of public contact in receiving calls regarding crimes, traffic incidents, medical emergencies, safety hazards, and miscellaneous requests for service. They are responsible for facilitating an appropriate and timely field unit response, monitoring field activity and providing information that is often times critical to the safety of both citizens and field officers. The Communications Officer acts as a 9-1-1 System Operator dispatching required personnel via a Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD) as necessary pursuant to established procedures. Communications Officers answer non-emergency calls for assistance, disseminate information to the public and responds to inquires, operates a variety of computer equipment, monitors other police radios and contacts County and emergency management network agencies to provide information and coordinate responses. The Tustin Police Department has one of the most advanced and comprehensive training programs available. The City of Tustin will send new Communications Officers to the 3 week dispatch academy at Golden West College. This will give them insight on what their new career has in store for them. The training program for new dispatchers is a structured 5 phase program. These phases coincide with the positions held in the Communications Center. The trainee will be with a different trainer every 4 weeks until the end of training. This enables the new Communications Officer the opportunity to experience different shifts, call volumes and levels of activity. The training program lasts approximately 6 months. Probationary dispatchers receive a review by the Communications Supervisor after 6 months. The training program is designed to benefit the trainee with a structured and consistent program. After successfully completing the training program, the new Communications Officer will be assigned a shift. Our schedule is comprised of day and graveyard shifts. Day shifts run from 0600 – 1800 and graveyard shifts run from 1800 – 0630. A bi-weekly pay period is made up of three 12 ½ hour and one 5 hour shift. Due to the nature of our business flexibility is paramount. Communications Officers may be required to work weekends and holidays. Your role in performing the communications function is the vital link between the public and the police.
The Crime Analyst performs a variety of complex and analytical assignments providing pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trend correlations to assist operational and administrative personnel in the Police Department. The Crime Analyst also collects, analyzes and disseminates statistics, performs systematic and analytical processes directed at planning the deployment of resources for preventing and suppressing criminal activities.
A Police Support Specialist provides clerical assistance to Police Department staff, maintains records, types documents, enters, files, scans, retrieves, copies and provides authorized information contained in police criminal records to authorized law enforcement personnel, court representatives and the public. A PSS verifies, enters, prints, copies and distributes arrest, traffic and miscellaneous reports to authorized staff, District Attorney, Courts, Probation Department, law enforcement agencies and other authorized parties with information necessary for prosecution purposes and other criminal management purposes.
Police Services Officers support and assists the public within the police department and/or outside the facility utilizing a radio equipped patrol vehicle and/or a crime scene mobile lab response vehicle. Provides front desk and telephone assistance to the public, issues citations for violations of laws or ordinances; takes field and/or accident reports; investigates crime and or accident scenes. Coordination of educational programs, community events, volunteer programs, and/or crime prevention programs for various community groups.
Assignments vary and may include performing the functions of Desk Officer, Case Investigator, Court Liaison Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, Field Report Officer, Accident Investigations, Domestic Violence Investigations, Fraud/Check Investigations, Crime Prevention Officer and/or School Program Liaison Officer.
The Police Fleet Coordinator is a non-sworn position. The Police Fleet Coordinator plans, organizes, and executes the purchase, repair and maintenance of all police department vehicles and all technological, mechanical, and defensive equipment contained within police department vehicles and used by police officers and support staff. The Police Fleet Coordinator is responsible for maintaining safe, reliable and technologically advanced equipment with consideration to officer safety, practicality, accessibility and efficiency of design and use; and maintains compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, mandates policy procedure.
The Property/Evidence Technician performs non-sworn support duties related to the property and evidence functions on behalf of the Police Department; receives, secures, maintains and controls police property, evidence and supplies. The Property/Evidence Technician works at the property counter and assists callers and visitors by telephone and in person by directing them to appropriate staff; answers questions and provides information within specific guidelines. Communicates with property owners, victims, vendors, court and legal representatives regarding property and evidence questions.
The Cadet program introduces young men and women, ages 18-22 to the field of law enforcement. The program is designed to develop the skills and abilities of young individuals who wish to one day pursue a career in law enforcement. Individuals work part-time while enrolled in college in a variety of assignments throughout the Police department, including but not limited to Front Desk, Traffic, Records, Property, Fleet Maintenance, General Investigations, Community Policing Unit and Communications. Work hours are typically assigned around the student’s class schedule; approximately 20 hours per week during school months; up to 40 hours per week during summer and/or school breaks.
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