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Bakersfield CA Police

BPD Recruitment

Police Trainee

Full-time
Upon satisfactory graduation from a Bakersfield Police Department P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, applicants will be appointed to a Police Officer.

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Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral

Full-time
Under general supervision, performs professional duties in a sworn capacity pursuant to California Penal Code 830.1 and is responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; identifies, deters and investigates crime; contributes to the positive welfare of the community; and performs related work as required.

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Police Dispatcher I/II

Full-time
Under general supervision performs skilled work in receiving calls at the Communications Center, including requests for police, fire and medical aid services or to provide information.

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When it comes to first responders, dispatchers are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They are the first voice people hear after they dial 9-1-1. They are the helpers offering a steady voice during a moment of crisis. Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge

A face behind the voice at Bakersfield PD’s dispatch unit

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By Cindy Arora on News & Features

When it comes to first responders, dispatchers are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They are the first voice people hear after they dial 9-1-1. They are the helpers offering a steady voice during a moment of crisis. Behind the Badge spoke to Bakersfield Police Department Dispatcher Erica Williams, who found this rewarding career when she least expected it. Now, she can’t imagine doing anything else. Name: Erica Williams How long have you been a dispatcher at Bakersfield PD: 9 ½ years. How did you find yourself in this career? This was originally supposed to be a stop-gap between…

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