130 police dispatcher jobs found

Position Details The City of Bell Gardens Police Department (BGPD) is seeking a highly motivated and public service oriented individual for the position of Police Dispatcher. The City of Bell Gardens Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to the community, while working with the residents and our members, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability.  The Bell Gardens Police Department is comprised of the Communication Center, Parking Enforcement, Patrol Unit, Records Unit, and Traffic Unit.   POSITION DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, the Police Dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment utilizing computer aided dispatch, telephone and/or radio communications equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures.  WORK SCHEDULE An applicant for this position must be willing and available to work any assigned shift,...

Police Dispatcher Trainee Salary $5,877.32 - $7,143.91 Monthly Location  Chula Vista, CA Job Type Permanent, Full-Time Job Number 25517907 Department Police - Support Operations Division Police Dispatch Opening Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date 11/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions Description and Essential Functions   Position Summary: To receive, evaluate, and transmit emergency and routine voice radio messages via, telephone, teletype and automatic alarm; to dispatch required equipment and personnel in accordance with standard policies and procedures; to maintain records; and to do related work as required.     This is the entry-level class in the...

Now Eligible for a $10,000 Bonus! $1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Bilingual Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay, & so much more! Full-Time Police Dispatcher - $5,307.29 - $6,451.04/monthly. Part-Time Police Dispatcher - $30.62 - $37.22/hourly.   Please note the benefits listed under the benefits tab do not apply to part-time employees. Only full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Part-time employees typically work up to 19 hours a week, cannot work more than 28 hours a week, serve at will, and are exempt from the Civil Service System. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS RESUME TYPING CERTIFICATE : 1) 40 NET words per minute; 2) within 12 months of application submission; 3) in-person test required ;  4) five-minute timed test. POSITION DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, serves as a emergency communications professional responsible for ensuring...

Description ****THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.**** TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE WORKING AS A POLICE DISPATCHER WITH A POLICE AGENCY AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE OR MORE YEARS OF PAID DISPATCHING EXPERIENCE. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Under general supervision, receives and processes routine and emergency calls and alarms; dispatches Police and other public service entities as required; enters, retrieves, and uses data from various automated law enforcement information systems; coordinates with other emergency service providers as appropriate; assists in the training of less experienced personnel; learns applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.  Successful candidates appointed to this position will serve a minimum one-year...

$1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Bilingual Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay & so much more! REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME RESUME Detail your  experience ,  education , and  training  relevant to the position. Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more). List your most recent experience first. Include at  least three professional references  (do not include relatives as references). TYPING CERTIFICATE A valid typing certificate is required at the time of application. The certificate must verify a typing speed of  40 NET words per minute. The certificate should not be dated later than 12 months from the date of application. It must indicate the source of the  in-person test facility  and confirm that the typing test was a  five...

Working Title:  Police Dispatcher Classification Title:  Police Dispatcher I Special Instructions to Applicants: Selected candidate(s) will be invited to take the P.O.S.T Police Dispatcher written test. Candidate(s) that pass the written test will be recommended to the Search Committee for an interview. Candidate(s) with a valid/current P.O.S.T. Dispatcher certificate will need to submit a copy of your P.O.S.T. Dispatcher certificate as part of your application in order to be waived from the written test. Candidate(s) selected for the position will need to successfully pass the thorough background check completed by the Sacramento State Police Department before a conditional offer is made. Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing the P.O.S.T Police Dispatcher medical examination and psychological screening. Posting Details  Priority Application Date: Tuesday, February 10th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will...

WE'RE HIRING PUBLIC SAFTEY DISPATCHER II LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVE Up to $10,000 $5,000 upon new hire $5,000 upon successful completion of probation SALARY & BENFITS $6,191.25 - $7,525.42 Monthly Excellent Benefits $2,599.32 Monthly Benefit Bank for Health Insurance 155 Holiday Hours per Fiscal Year (can be converted to pay) The City of Chino Police Department is seeking dedicated, highly motivated, service-oriented individuals with exceptional multitasking, communication, and critical thinking skills to join our team as a  Public Safety Dispatcher II . As the first point of contact during emergencies, Public Safety Dispatchers play a vital role in supporting public safety by providing calm, professional, and timely assistance while coordinating emergency response in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.  To qualify for this position, applicants must have one (1) year of current full-time experience operating a...

WE'RE HIRING PUBLIC SAFTEY DISPATCHER I Starting Salary $6,191.25 - $7,525.42 Monthly Excellent Benefits $2,599.32 Monthly Benefit Bank for Health Insurance 155 Holiday Hours per Fiscal Year (can be converted to pay) The City of Chino Police Department is seeking dedicated, highly motivated, service-oriented individuals with exceptional multitasking, communication, and critical thinking skills to join our team as a  Public Safety Dispatcher I .  As the first point of contact during emergencies, Public Safety Dispatchers play a vital role in supporting public safety by providing calm, professional, and timely assistance while coordinating emergency response in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The Chino Police Department's Police Communications Center is staffed by a collaborative team of dedicated professionals who work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to support employee comfort and performance....

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 This is an entry level class in the Dispatcher series. Incumbents of this class are trained in department policies, procedures and systems through on-the-job training. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Dispatcher Recruit is distinguished from the Dispatcher I classification in that it is a training classification. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by a Dispatcher III. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by a Dispatcher II or Dispatcher III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •    Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public requesting police, fire, and local government service; determine nature and   priority;...

JOB INFORMATION See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.                                                *** THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL DISPATCHER POSITION *** APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO OTHER DISPATCHER RECRUITMENTS, AS VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED UTILIZING ANY CURRENT DISPATCHER ELIGIBLE LISTS ( DISPATCHER I AND FIRE DISPATCHER ) . YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A COMPUTER-BASED PERFORMANCE TEST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISPATCHER II POSITIONS.    MULTI-TASKING SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE QUICK DECISIONS ARE ESSENTIAL TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER.    FOR POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO A COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTER AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK PRIOR TO HIRE. FELONY CONVICTIONS,...

JOB INFORMATION   See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO OTHER ACTIVE DISPATCHER RECRUITMENTS, AS VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED UTILIZING ANY CURRENT DISPATCHER ELIGIBLE LISTS ( DISPATCHER II AND  FIRE DISPATCHER ) .   YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A COMPUTER-BASED PERFORMANCE TEST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISPATCHER I POSITIONS.     MULTI-TASKING SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE QUICK DECISIONS ARE ESSENTIAL TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER.   FOR POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO A COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTER AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK PRIOR TO HIRE. FELONY CONVICTIONS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS, OR USE OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS MAY BE DISQUALIFYING. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING LINK:    All Dispatcher I positions , under general...

Under close supervision of the Communications Supervisor, the Dispatcher will perform entry-level work in operating a 911 telephone system and a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system on an assigned shift in support of a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation at the UC Riverside Police Department. The Dispatcher is responsible for entering calls into CAD; managing and routing 9-1-1 and Police telephone calls, and prioritizing dispatched calls for service to ensure the safety of all field personnel. The Dispatcher is also responsible for operating and monitoring numerous radios on various frequencies; monitoring fire, robbery, and intrusion alarm systems; making inquiries and entries into computer check systems; disseminating information to the proper authority; and operating numerous computer systems with connections to local State and Federal Law enforcement systems. The full salary range for the Dispatcher is $32.24 - $42.99 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is...

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of   Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee .    The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. Public Safety Dispatcher Trainees  under close supervision, perform entry level work in operating a 911 telephone system and a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system on an assigned shift; enter calls for service for emergency and non-emergency calls for Police and Fire; dispatch required fire and medical services personnel and equipment; and perform related work as required. *** The salary that is posted for this recruitment is for any applicant deemed a new member under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013. For all others, please reference the City's salary schedule. *** Work Performed...

**Effective July 13, 2024 the new salary will be $31.48/hr. - $42.03/hr.** The La Habra Police Department is seeking a highly motivated, customer service-oriented and dedicated individual to serve as a  Communications Operator This position requires a typing certificate with a passing score of 40 NWPM . **Applications without a valid typing certificate will NOT be considered.** For typing certificate requirements, please click   HERE . ABOUT THE CITY : The City of La Habra is a vibrant Southern California community, strategically located in the northwest corner of Orange County. Today the City is home to a population of over 63,000 residents within La Habra’s 7.3 square miles. A friendly and diverse community, La Habra is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, Tamale Festival and the jewel of La Habra, its...

Under general supervision of the Communications Supervisor,  ABOUT THE POSITION : Under general supervision of the Communications Supervisor, the Part-Time Communications Operator receives and transmits emergency and non-emergency calls from the public requesting police and other emergency services; maintains contact with all units on assignment; documents calls for service on a computer aided dispatch system; and provides general information to the public.    This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven days per week operation, requiring shift coverage.  Communications Operators must work assigned shifts and must be proficient at multi-tasking.  There is a high expectation placed on the accuracy and speed of information gathering and the maturity in decision making. This position is assigned to the Police Communications Center, which is a 24-hour, seven days per week operation, requiring shift...

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.  Recruitment may close at any time. Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! If you want to be part of a vigorous law enforcement team, this is your opportunity! As an Emergency Services Dispatcher III with the City of Fresno Police Department, you'll manage urgent calls, ensure prompt dispatch of services, and train fellow dispatchers on our advanced Computer-Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system. This vital role allows you to showcase your exceptional customer service skills while thriving in high-pressure situations. Bring your can-do attitude and teamwork spirit to help keep our community safe. Apply now and make a real impact with the City of Fresno! The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, possess a can-do attitude, and value teamwork at all levels of the organization. Emergency Services Dispatcher III's are the...

Dispatcher Salary $34.83 - $44.15 Hourly Location Paso Robles, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2026-24 Department Police Opening Date 08/25/2026 Closing Date 9/22/2026 10:00 AM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit POA   Description Benefits Questions Description     Photo by Acacia Productions  Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM Tentative Written Exam Dates : Thursday, October 1, 2026 or Friday, October 2, 2026 Tentative Interview Dates: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 or Thursday, October 29, 2026 The City of Paso Robles is seeking a dedicated and dependable professional to join our team as a...

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...

Job Title: Armed Field Training Officer (FTO) – Rapid Response / Operations Support Location: Multiple Sites (Travel Required - Mileage Reimbursement) Schedule: Thursday - - - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Friday - - - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Saturday - - - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Sunday - - - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Monday - - - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Pay: $26.00 / Hour (With possible Overtime) Job Overview Armorous is seeking a dependable and adaptable Armed Field Training Officer (FTO) to support field operations through rapid-response coverage, employee training, and operational support. This is a dynamic role designed for a high-performing security professional who can step into any site with confidence, deliver consistent service, and support both team development and client satisfaction. The FTO plays a critical role in ensuring coverage for last-minute call-offs, supporting new employee training, and maintaining operational excellence across all assigned locations. What...

Job Title: Armed Field Training Officer (FTO) – Rapid Response / Operations Support Location: Multiple Sites (Travel Required - Mileage Reimbursement) Schedule: Thursday - - - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday - - - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday - - - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday - - - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - - - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pay: $26.00 / Hour (With possible Overtime) Job Overview Armorous is seeking a dependable and adaptable Armed Field Training Officer (FTO) to support field operations through rapid-response coverage, employee training, and operational support. This is a dynamic role designed for a high-performing security professional who can step into any site with confidence, deliver consistent service, and support both team development and client satisfaction. The FTO plays a critical role in ensuring coverage for last-minute call-offs, supporting new employee training, and maintaining operational excellence across all assigned locations. What...