Public Safety Operator (Public Safety Operator, California Highway Patrol)

Job Description and Duties Duties include answer emergency and non-emergency calls from the officers, public, media and allied agencies; use of computer equipment, access information, enter and update into various data bases; monitor and utilize communications related equipment; maintain related logs and files; sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time. Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime- as needed. Consistently report to work on time with a minimum of absences. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Typing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired. • Incumbents currently in the classification who are eligible to transfer shall upload a completed and signed CHP 220N, Request for Transfer-Nonuniformed, form to this job control. The most senior same-class transfer applicant who responds by the final filing date shall be selected. CHP 220N link: https://chp2go.sharepoint.com/sites/Starpoint/Forms/shared%20documents/loadforms/Chp220N.pdf • This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the minimum requirements section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: - Consistently reports to work on time with a minimum of absences - Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and at unusual hours is required - Has emotional stability and even temperament- Willingness and initiative to take independent action - Performs tasks accurately - Positive attitude, adapts to shifting demands of the job - Performs effectively under stress and time pressure