HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 94-149RESOLUTION NO. 94-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
DISPATCH UNIT AND RECORDS DIVISION
AND AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, in an effort to achieve cost savings and maintain
effective service, staff recommends the reorganization of the Police
Department Dispatch Unit and Records Division; and
WHEREAS, the Services Division Supervisor position, along with
one (1) Dispatcher/Jailer position, will be reallocated to the new
class of Lead Dispatcher/Jailer which will provide lead direction for
the dispatch and jail functions; and
WHEREAS, the remaining Service Division Supervisor duties
pertaining to the Records Division not being assigned to Lead
Dispatcher/Jailer will be delegated to the Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS, as a further cost savings effort, one (1) Police Records
Clerk III position will be reallocated to Police Records Clerk I/II
which is an existing classification and one (1) Dispatcher/Jailer
position will be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the reorganization of
the Police Department Dispatch Unit and Records Division, representing
an annual savings to the City of $43,000.00 annually as described below:
A. Approve the class specification for Lead Dispatcher/Jailer
and assign the following salary range:
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
$ 2,465.88 $ 2,589.16 $ 2,718.62 $ 2,854.55 $ 2,997.28
B. Delete the Service Division Supervisor classification
and reallocate position to Lead Dispatcher/Jailer.
C. Reallocate one (1) Dispatcher/Jailer position to
Lead Dispatcher/Jailer.
D. Reallocate one (1) Police Records Clerk III to Police
Records Clerk I/II.
E. Eliminate one Dispatcher/Jailer position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the
reorganization of the Police Department and salary range as recommended.
Dated: December 21, 1994
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 94-149 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held December
21, 1994 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino, Sieglock,
Warner and Mann (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
J fifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
94-149
CITY OF LODI
LEAD DISPATCHER/JAILER
DEFINITION:
December 21, 1994
Under direction, is responsible for the lead supervision and participation in the day-to-day operations of
the Dispatch Unit on an assigned shift. Performs a variety of administrative and technical duties in
support of the police department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is the advanced journey level in the Dispatcher/Jailer series. It is distinguished from the
Dispatcher/Jailer class in that incumbents in this class perform shift supervision, training, evaluation,
and scheduling in addition to the duties of dispatching and jail supervision.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
This position provides direct and indirect lead supervision over Dispatcher/Jailers. Reports directly to
the Watch Commander, and receives direction from the Operations Division Commander.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs regular dispatch duties including receiving interpreting, classifying, prioritizing and
responding to calls of a routine and emergency nature.
Performs regular jail supervision duties including admittance, supervision and release.
Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of Dispatcher/Jailers and assures that standards are
maintained.
Reviews existing policies and procedures and recommends new or revised procedures where
appropriate.
Enforces department regulations and recommends disciplinary action if necessary.
Coordinates activities of dispatch center within the department and with outside agencies.
Makes budgetary recommendations.
Briefs on -coming Dispatcher/Jailers of shift activity.
Completes administrative duties as assigned.
Prepares written reports of incidents, informational memos, commendations, discipline and
business letters.
Analyzes shift operations and directs appropriate personnel assignments or adjustments.
Conducts initial investigation and assists in formal investigations of complaints of misconduct or
inefficient performance of personnel.
Establishes and maintains working professional relationships with allied agencies, departmental staff,
and general public.
Maintains department, state and federal manuals, including making revisions and updates.
Coordinates staffing schedule and ensures proper shift coverage to include regular dispatch/jail
operations, and excessive workloads due to special events, and short notice changes.
CLASS SPECIFICATION CITY OF LODI
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Cont'd):
Identifies training needs; develops, implements and coordinates training programs for both new
and tenured employees.
Performs minor troubleshooting and repairs of communication equipment.
Inventory's and maintains supplies for Dispatch Center and Jail.
Performs related duties as required.
NIIMMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge -of
Operation of communication equipment, computers, and peripheral equipment including related
software.
State and local jail regulations pertaining to prisoner admittance, supervision and release.
First Aid and CPR procedures.
Recent technology in law enforcement communications.
Interrelationship of local and statewide telecommunications system.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance appraisal.
Policies and procedures of dispatch/jail operations and relevant departmental policies and procedures.
Abili to:
Respond/dispatch appropriately to incoming calls over phone, 911, radio and alarms.
Admit and supervise prisoners including physically escort/direct or restrain and control combative
prisoners in the jail by the use of restraint techniques and handcuffing procedures.
Exercise judgment, tact and common sense in resolving difficulties and problems in the dispatch center
and jail.
Set priorities and perform numerous tasks simultaneously.
Effectively communicate and deal with agitated or emotionally distraught citizens to elicit necessary
information.
Operate computers and peripheral equipment.
Formulate and implement general orders, policies and procedures.
Analyze operations and assess subordinate personnel assignments.
Identify performance deficiencies, recognize proficient/exceptional performance, and prepare concise
written evaluations.
React quickly and calmly to exercise good judgement in coordinating dispatching operations during
emergency situations.
Support policies and procedures of the Lodi Police Department toward the accomplishment of
departmental goals and objectives.
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CLASS SPECIFICATION CITY OF LODI
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Ability to (Cont'd):
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Write effectively for the completion of reports, evaluations, and various other documentations.
Supervise, train, direct and evaluate the performance of others.
Speak clearly and concisely with good modulation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required
knowledges and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
Two years of experience performing the duties equivalent to the Dispatcher/Jailer in the City of Lodi.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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