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About Menlo Park
Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles.
The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.
Menlo Park's climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.
Menlo Park's residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life.
Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City's numerous parks and recreational facilities.
The City's close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities.
The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park's outstanding quality of life.
Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park's downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike.
Known worldwide as the "Capital of Venture Capital," Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley.
The City hosts such major employers as SRI International, Meta, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation, and CS Bio Co.
Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of a variety of advisory commissions and committees.
The municipal government is organized into six operating departments, including Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works.
The City is comprised of approximately 300 employees.
In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Heritage trees, a running fountain, and a duck pond surround City Hall.
The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities, and the Menlo Park Library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for residents, local employees, and visitors.
Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to our downtown area with food and shopping destinations, as well as the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.
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Location
701 Laurel St. Menlo Park, 94025
Description
The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.
Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.
Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.
All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.
A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description PDF.
Job PDF
Communications Dispatcher.pdf
Ideal Candidate
Examples of essential job duties include, but are not limited to :
process warrants and court dispositions; and participate in community outreach and education programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of
For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
Special Instructions
Please attach a typing certificate showing a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute, dated within the last three (3) months.
If you possess a P.O.S.T. Certificate, please attach it to your application.
If you wish to attach other documents, you must upload them all as one attachment no more than 2MB in size.
IMPORTANT : Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with "See Resume" as a substitution for the work experience description and / or unclear past employment information will not be considered.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to an Oral Board Panel examination. The first Oral Board Panel Examination is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months.
The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.
The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees.
We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or jobs@menlopark.
gov prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.
Before receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire and fingerprinting.
Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination which will include a drug screening.
Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Last updated : 2024-05-29
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