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Public Safety Dispatcher (Entry Level)

Livermore Police Department

Livermore, california
Job Type
Salary Details
$7,069.29 - $8,535.95
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Job Description

 

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits.  For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here.  Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  Updated 1/2024
 
Pay: $7,069.29 to $8,535.95 per month

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; unused balance paid in cash to employee.
 
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000   EE coverage or PT - $30,000   EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid

EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
 
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)

PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.


Classic PERS Misc Member – 2% at 60

  • Member Rate = 7% EE paid
  • Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
  • 36 consecutive months Final Comp
  • Sick Leave Credit
  • 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
  • Military Service Credit


New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

  • Member Rate = 7.5%  EE paid
  • Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
  • 36 consecutive months Final Comp
  • Sick Leave Credit
  • 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
  • Military Service Credit


MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL

Years of ServiceTotal Accrual Per Year
180.6 hrs
2-5120.12 hrs
6-10135.98 hrs
11-15160.94 hrs
16-19180.18 hrs
20+192.4 hrs
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours

HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays:  12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay:  EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE

SICK LEAVE USAGE:
  • FAMILY SICK  LEAVE:  For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
  • PARENTAL LEAVE:  For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
  • BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family):  3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle. 


FUNERAL LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER contributes $75 per pay period, with required matching of $75 by EE

2024 Maximum:
Normal =   $23,000
Age 50+ = $7,500       
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2024 Maximum
Dependent  Care*:  Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical:  Up to $3,200/year

  • Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
  • FSA's for Dependent Care
  • Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
  • Other options offered by plan administrator 


UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, and Crime Prevention Specialist.

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Paid annually in July:  $200/year for Meter Readers, and employees in Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, and Public Works employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots.

PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs:  $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.

STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays

CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt.  First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.

WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.
 
COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.

SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.

BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period for both written & conversational. Must be certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.

$35/pay period for conversation level as certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.

TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Standard = $40/month (if authorized)
See Administrative Regulation 36 for details.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSE PAY
$35/pay period with valid CA Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical card. 

OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
OT for > 40 hrs/week or > 8 hrs/day in a reg scheduled day or hrs in excess of those normally scheduled & worked/day @ 1 ½ x reg. pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt.  Accrued Comp Time in excess of 100 hours must be paid out.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

FLSA WORK PERIOD
168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight.  If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.

For WR Operator series:  168 hour period beginning Sunday at 12:00 midnight,
ending 7 days later on Saturday at 11:59 p.m.


PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees.  Benefits are prorated for 30-hour and 20-hour employees.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time

Company Information

The Livermore Police Department has 96 sworn officers and 46 non-sworn full-time personnel, who are responsible for protecting the City's residents, property owners and businesses. The department fosters a problem-solving, community policing philosophy and works collaboratively with the City Council, the City Manager's Office and the community to address crime issues and other civic matters requiring police involvement.

Under the leadership of Chief Jeramy Young, the Livermore PoliceDepartment is organized into three divisions: Operations, Support Services, and Special Operations. The department operates within a $44 million dollar budget.

Livermore’s first Town Marshal was appointed in 1876, when the city was incorporated. The title of Marshal existed until 1924 when it was changed to Chief of Police. By 1932, Livermore had one police chief, two patrolmen, and one 1929 Ford "Model A" touring car. The first police station was located at First and McLeod streets.

Including Chief Young, 28 different persons have served a term as police chief since that time.

Experience

Experience: Two years of experience involving heavy public contact while performing multiple tasks and using a computer. Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. College course work in communications, business administration, or a related field are desirable. Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification. Certification: Possession of POST Public Safety Dispatching Certificate is required prior to the completion of the probationary period. License: May require the possession of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.