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The City of Elk Grove is seeking qualified candidates to establish an eligibility list for the position of Real-Time Information Center Operator. The eligibility list will be used to fill future openings that may occur in the Police Department's Real-Time Information Center. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in a real-time crime center, security operations center, other live video monitoring centers, and understands the concept of what real-time crime centers operational missions are. They will have experience multitasking between monitoring live video while updating responders or other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at remaining composed in high-pressure situations and will exhibit exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change) Filing Deadline: September 21, 2026, by 11:59 PM Written Exam: Week of September 28, 2026 (in person) Oral Board Interviews: October 15, 2026 (in person) Selection Interviews: October 19, 2026 (in person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Elk Grove Jobs Community Profile Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Under general supervision, the Real-Time Information Center Operator is responsible for surveillance, monitoring and data storage from live and recorded camera feeds, and maintenance, deployment and operation of mobile camera assets and the Mobile Command Center. The Real-Time Information Center Operator actively searches for real time camera assets and provides real-time situational awareness updates utilizing police radios and other available technology platforms to responding resources for priority calls. In addition, the Real-Time Information Center Operator will be an Unmanned Aerial System pilot as part of the agency's Drone as a First Responder program.

Receives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of the Real Time Information Center. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This is the entry level class in the Real Time Information Center series and positions in this class typically have limited directly related work experience. The Real- Time Information Center Operator class is distinguished from the Real- Time Information Center Specialist level by the concentration on internal and external communication, and intelligence gathering, and analysis performed by the higher level. In addition, Real- Time Information Center Specialists are tasked with project management and implementation as well as the streaming of video intelligence.

Examples of typical job functions (illustrative only)

• Monitors an integrated systems platform that combines 911 calls for service from the 911 Dispatch Center in designated priorities.
• Monitors traffic management and facility infrastructure security cameras to provide situational awareness to responding resources during in-progress incidents.
• Conducts searches through various databases to gather pertinent information on vehicles, neighborhoods, suspects, or addresses as needed.
• Tracks evolving situations, assists in identification of possible suspects and suspect vehicles, locates fleeing suspects, and calls for additional resources when on-scene personnel are unable to do so.
• Pilots Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Sources real time video footage, gathers intelligence information from databases, and communicates with Police Officers, often during high-stress situations.
• Operates radios and computer terminals to receive and transmit information.
• Sets up and operates command posts; and provides video monitoring of activities during special events, protests, and large gatherings.
• Proactively monitors the camera systems for public safety situations that are equal in priority to designated calls for service and communicates such situations upon observation.
• Responds to requests for video evidence during/after critical incidents as well as post incident investigations and public information requests.
• Maintains and operates mobile camera assets and other equipment as needed.
• Comprehends and makes inferences from written material including bulletins and intelligence information; integrates training, experience, and knowledge in order to identify potentially dangerous situations.
• Prepares written reports with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar that meets police report writing guidelines.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Police Department objectives, procedures, services, and operating policies.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a Real-Time Information Center.
• Local geography, including main streets and their hundred blocks, relative distance between streets, City boundary limits, and sectors and beat areas.
• Applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Security and privacy requirements of police information.
• Unmanned Aerial Systems operational characteristics and applicable laws.
• Operational characteristics of video management systems.
• Functions of the Police Department and other City departments.
• Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration.
• The structure and content of the English language at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties assigned.
• Current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Operate as the Pilot in Charge of unmanned aerial systems.
• Monitor incoming calls to the 911 Communications Center; determine if additional information can be gathered prior to officers being dispatched.
• Work under pressure, exercise good judgement, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Remain flexible in an environment with changing priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
• Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment and computer equipment.
• Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
• Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, military, security, emergency preparedness, or public safety in a patrol, investigatory, dispatch, technical or similar support capacity sufficient for basic familiarity with law enforcement functions and operations.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) within one year of employment.

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