Police Service Representatives are civilian employees of the Los Angeles Police Department; and are initially assigned to the Communications Division, where they dispatch police patrol cars and receive and analyze 911 telephone calls using a voice radio and digital computer terminal. 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.