Police Service Representatives are civilian employees of the Los Angeles Police Department; and are assigned to Communications Division. Police Service Representatives utilize multiple screens, radio frequencies, and a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to receive and differentiate 911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public, dispatch police patrol cars to calls for service, critical incidents and emergencies, access law enforcement databases and provide support information to police officers. This initial assignment is designated as a temporary training position; employment in this position will be limited to twelve months, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program. Upon successful completion of the training program, employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Police Service Representative and begin a six-month probationary period in the Communications Division. REQUIREMENT(S)/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A qualifying score on the Police Service Representative Multiple-Choice test. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require the ability to speak or write a language other than English. Only persons who have the necessary language skills may be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill such positions. If you have the ability to speak or write a language other than English, indicate this language in the appropriate box on the application.