76 communications dispatcher jobs found

  SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR   EXPERIENCED  9-1-1 DISPATCHERS!    Our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is located on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, equipped with a state-of-the-art computer aided dispatch system, including multiple monitors, ergonomically designed furniture, and individual work stations with outside window views. The Communications Center is staffed by a team of 23 dispatchers working 10-hour shifts, handling approximately 250,000 calls for service yearly. Supervision is provided by Communications Supervisors. In addition to a competitive salary, retirement through CalPERS, and a generous benefits package, this position offers opportunities for special assignments which include trainer, administrative and tactical dispatcher, with incentive pay from 2% - 7.5%. Hiring Incentives: Vacation accrual rate that matches the applicant's total years of service as a...

This posting covers San Jose Metropolitan Area. The location shown is the agency's own address; the work may be assigned anywhere in that area. Description Under supervision, initially in a training capacity, to answer 9-1-1 calls and dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations. Start an exciting career and become a 9-1-1 Dispatcher! Watch these videos to hear from 9-1-1 Dispatchers who work for County of Santa Clara's Dispatch Operations Center. Requirements This is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) position. Candidates must successfully pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints, polygraph, psychological and medical examinations. Applicants with a felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this state will be disqualified. After passing the exam, hiring interview and screening processes, candidates are eligible to be hired as...

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The Marin County Sheriff's Office:  The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety.  We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Major Crime Task Force. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division,...

Starting salary up to $44.63/hour ($93,148/year), and a competitive total compensation package!*   The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting to fill multiple Dispatcher positions at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level. If you are an experienced Dispatcher, please view our Communications Dispatcher II recruitment. Become a 9-1-1 Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Supporting safety and emergency situations is an exciting and challenging opportunity for people who thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy using complex communication systems. Although being a Dispatcher can be demanding, those with the determination and passion for supporting public safety will be rewarded with the ability to help others when they need it most and the camaraderie of the Sheriff's Office...

Starting salary up to $ 50.47 /hour ($ 105,336 /year), and a competitive total compensation package!*   The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting to fill multiple Dispatcher positions at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level. If you are interested in our entry level Dispatcher opportunity, please view our Sheriff's 9-1-1 Dispatcher recruitment. Become a Communications Dispatcher II In the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Communications Dispatcher IIs support both the public and law enforcement by receiving requests for information and providing pertinent data over the phone and radio. Responsibilities include: Monitoring radio frequencies  Receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls from the public Setting priorities among competing...

$2,000 HIRING BONUS* $750 REFERRAL BONUS** 2.5% Salary Increase Every Six Months Boost your Base Pay by $1.75/hr by selecting the Modified Benefit Option POST Differential Pay Intermediate $1.00/hr Advanced $1.50/hr The  Sheriff's Department  is recruiting  Experienced  Communications Dispatchers  to dispatch and maintain continuous communication with emergency units in the field. Positions are primarily located at the Valley Control Center in  Rialto  and the Desert Control Center in  Hesperia . Each center serves as the primary 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for its respective geographic location. Multiple vacancies exist at both locations.  For more detailed information, refer to the  Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher  job description. As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the  Modified Benefit Option...

The Emergency Communications Department is responsible for the operation of a countywide, consolidated Emergency Communications Center providing 9-1-1 and non-emergency call answering and law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical dispatch services for over 30 local, Regional, County and State Public Safety agencies.   Position Summary The Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques.   This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.   The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary...

Are you an  experienced  Police Dispatcher ? The City of Oakland is accepting applications to join the Oakland Police Department Communications Division. Come and join a wonderful team of professionals dedicated to serving the citizens of Oakland. Continue your dispatch career with the City of Oakland!   During training, working hours and days off vary. Dispatchers may work any of the three shifts in a 24-hour period; may be required to work a schedule with rotating days off; often work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by emergencies or Departmental needs. This is a public contact position. We are looking for someone who:  possesses the ability to act promptly, logically, and decisively; can communicate clearly; is able to read, comprehend and retain information; will maintain a calm and professional demeanor even under stressful situations; has the ability to adapt to changing situations; is able to multi-task; is...

The Position This job is posted on a continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed monthly for consideration.  Be sure to stay attentive to email communication regarding panel interviews.  **ATTENTION: There are four (4) required parts of the application. You must attach your typing certificate and POST/CritiCall test results in addition to submitting an application and answering the supplemental questions. Information links to sign up for testing dates are found under the application materials description.** ABOUT US: The  East Bay Regional Park District's Public Safety Department  serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes  73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres,  1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our Police Department is a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety...

The Position This job is posted on a continuous basis, and applications will be reviewed monthly for consideration.  Be sure to stay attentive to email communication regarding panel interviews. ABOUT US: The  East Bay Regional Park District's Public Safety Department  serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes  73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres,  1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our Police Department is a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 76 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, Special Enforcement (including off-road vehicles), Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 911 Communications Center. Our Fire Department provides all typical emergency services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials responses, search and rescue,...

The City of Oakland is accepting applications for an exciting opportunity in the Oakland Police Department's Communications Division.  Come and join a wonderful team of professionals dedicated to serving the citizens of Oakland. Start an exciting career and become a 9-1-1 Dispatcher!   Police Communications Dispatchers receive approximately one year of on-the-job training and must attend a POST-certified basic dispatcher course. During training, working hours and days off vary. Dispatchers may work any of the three shifts in a 24-hour period; may be required to work a schedule with rotating days off; often work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by emergencies or Departmental needs. This is a public contact position. We are looking for someone who:  possess the ability to act promptly, logically, and decisively. can communicate clearly. is able to read, comprehend and retain information. will maintain a calm and professional demeanor...

Essential Functions Serves as an Operator in the comunications Center on a shift basis; receives calls, dispatches and records appropriate law enforcement and other equipment to respond to reported emergencies in the field; maintains contact with units at all times during shift assignment to send needed or requested assistance in event of emergency; maintains a continuous record of the status of mobile units indicating the disposition of each unit by mechanical or other means; operates emergency (911) telephone system; sends and receives computer messages and routes same to appropriate destination; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, or retrieve data; maintains a current log of all information received and transmitted; prepares required reports and summaries of Communications Center activities; performs miscellaneous clerical work; may compose and type log sheets as required; may drive on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment...

Under direction and supervision of the Police Sergeant, Senior Police Officers, or Police Officer, this position patrols assigned area in the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws and ordinance, prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property; does investigation work in the detection of crime and vice; and does relate work as required. Sound judgment is always necessary since much of the work is performed with out direct supervision and decisions affecting life and property must often be made in critical moments.  Examples of Duties The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.  ·         Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, crimes, threats, alterations and/or...

About the Position The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. This exciting opportunity offers successful Correctional Officer Trainee candidates the ability to earn pay while attending the required in-house academy at the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The academy will include a combination of academic instruction, physical fitness training, use of force awareness, group interaction, and communication skills to instill the knowledge, skills and experience needed to function in a jail setting. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Academy, you will become a Correctional Officer. About the Department The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department consists of 2 major divisions Fields Forces and Custody. The Custody division currently staffs 247 Correctional Officers, 21 Correctional Sergeants, 9 Correctional...

Join the Trojan Family: USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) Title: Public Safety Dispatcher Mission: To create a safe, secure, crime free environment for the Trojan Family through exemplary and professional service. About the Department Team: DPS, one of the largest campus public safety departments in the United States, is a team of over 300 dedicated full-time employees. What we do: We share in the university’s ONE USC Safety Vision of ensuring an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected from being a crime victim and where the experiences and needs of all USC students, faculty, staff, and neighbors throughout USC’s spheres of influence are addressed. Learn more : Visit our DPS Website to explore our mission in depth. Role Overview: The Public Safety Dispatcher performs multiple functions in the Communications Center in support of various department personnel at the University Park Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and University...

You must have taken and passed the Dispatcher CritiCall examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .  You must have experience  as a  law enforcement  Dispatcher   in a Public Safety Dispatch Center  to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement before applying for this position   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled...

The Position The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in the Sheriff's Office should they occur. Primary responsibility is to receive, process and transmit two-way radio and telecommunication messages, complaints, and emergency calls; performs responsible technical and clerical duties; entry level position in a series of two classification levels. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.  Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600. If you apply for this position, or are considering applying for this position, please contact MCSO Recruiting for further information and support throughout the process. You can reach them at [email protected] or (707) 234-2106. Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications...

JOB OPPORTUNITY The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher II in the Police Department! In this role, you will receive 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch assignments according to police and fire procedures, and maintain records. The Public Safety Dispatcher II provides technical communications support and computer information processing for police, fire, animal control, parking enforcement and public works functions in a limited capacity. In addition to dispatching and call screening, you'll perform varied record keeping, information retrieval and similar work in support of public safety activities. Public Safety Dispatchers in the Berkeley Communications Center typically operate in four distinct positions. While Public Safety Dispatcher I possesses the skills and responsibility for two positions (Call Taker and Records), those at Public Safety Dispatcher II level possess the skills and responsibility for all four...

JOB OPPORTUNITY Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job classification specification will receive a link to complete the City of Berkeley CritiCall test. Please note that the City does not accept test results from other agencies or POST tests. Do not attach other test scores to your application. The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher I in the Police Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to receive 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls, operate various dispatch center equipment including computer terminals, and maintains records. The Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry-level class in the professional public safety dispatching series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in providing technical communications support and computer information processing for police, fire, animal control, parking enforcement, and public works functions in a limited capacity, in...

ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside Sheriff's Office is seeking  experienced  9-1-1 Dispatcher Sheriff's Communication Officer IIs to support the Palm Desert and Riverside locations. If you are currently employed by a California POST agency as a 911 Dispatcher, we encourage you to apply. The Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer II is the full journey level class in the Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer series. Incumbents in this class provide emergency and routine services Countywide from one of the Sheriff's Communications Centers. Incumbents in this class are characterized by responsibilities, which require the execution of a high degree of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment as to a course of action where unprecedented situations routinely arise. This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer I in that the latter is a trainee level working under direct supervision. The Sheriff's 911 Communications...