For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants for the Telephone Report Unit Officer I or II positions to support their office located in Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving telephone calls from the public: who are requesting law enforcement assistance for non-emergency situations; disseminating facts as necessary by entering information into appropriate law enforcement systems; writing reports on calls received; and performing related duties as required.
The Telephone Report Unit (TRU) of the Sheriff's Department handles non-critical calls for services by phone, which reduces the workload, response time, and number of pending calls for patrol operations. The TRU positions are differentiated from the Public Safety Communications Officer in that employees assigned to TRU take non-emergency calls and only inadvertently take emergency calls. The Telephone Report Unit Officer II is the journey level class, and in addition to performing the full scope of duties, may also assist in training incumbents of the Trainee level in TRU procedures.
Telephone Report Unit Officer I $19.03 - $28.30 Hourly $3,298 - $4,905 Monthly $39,583 - $58,862 Annually Telephone Report Unit Officer II $21.13 - $31.45 Hourly $3,662 - $5,451 Monthly $43,948 - $65,422 Annually Meet the Team. The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Receives calls on CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System for incidents such as stolen property, runaways, missing persons, stolen vehicles, burglaries, thefts, and other similar situations. Ensures calls are within the parameters of TRU and within the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside, or forward calls to the correct agency. Asks questions to gather necessary facts to be reported and/or disseminated based on the Penal, Vehicle, Welfare & Institutions, and Civil Codes.
Makes computer entries into appropriate systems such as the California Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) concerning adult and juvenile missing persons, stolen and lost property, stolen and towed vehicles, and similar crimes. Researches any required information and write reports detailing information factually, accurately and completely. Processes unit reports for statistics, crime analysis and documentation.
Enters contact information from deputies into the Supervised Release Files for tracing drug and sex registrants. May appear in court to testify on accuracy of the documented reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Telephone Report Unit Officer I Knowledge of: Community structure, and the relationship of law enforcement service to the community at large; correct written and verbal usage of English language.
Ability to: Maintain accurate log of daily activities; read and use maps, phone books, and dictionaries; deal effectively with irate and agitated caller. Telephone Report Unit Officer II Experience: Six months of experience as a Telephone Report Unit Trainee with the County of Riverside, or six months of experience as an emergency dispatcher in a law enforcement agency. Knowledge of: Community structure, and the relationship of law enforcement service to the community at large; correct written and verbal usage of English language.
Ability to: Maintain accurate log of daily activities; read and use maps, phone books, and dictionaries; deal effectively with irate and agitated caller. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This classification's rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments Assessment: Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for a Telephone Report Unit Officer I/II position. What's Next.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Work schedule: 0600-1830 or 0800 - 2030, schedule may rotate. For questions regarding this position Please contact Andrea Evans at (951) 955-3572 or e-mail at aevans@rivco.org
Please allow 1-2 business days fora response to general inquires. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application.
Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.
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