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Oct 20, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher I

$76,505 - $92,993 yearly

City of Fairfield Police Department Fairfield, CA

Description The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Dispatchers are an integral part of this effort and the 9-1-1 system, receiving emergency and non-emergency calls and acting as a liaison between the members of the community, other agencies, department personnel and field units in support of the City's organizational goals and objectives. Emergency dispatchers have an extremely difficult job and must remain calm and collected while under immense mental and emotional pressure. Fairfield Police dispatcher Jena Draper takes us behind the scenes and shares her experiences as a dispatcher. To learn more about Fairfield PD, please contact the Police Personnel unit at. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply. Please note the salary posted does not reflect 2.5% shift...

Oct 15, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher I, (Dispatcher Recruit) Sacramento

$63,527 yearly

Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA

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;...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Sheriff's Dispatcher I/II - Permanent and Limited Term

$69,950 - $99,237 yearly

County of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA

About the Position Do you have excellent communication skills and work well with a diverse group of people? The Sheriff's Office is seeking self-motivated professionals to be dispatchers. As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location. You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents. Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch...

Oct 11, 2026

Full time

Sheriff’s Communications Dispatcher I Sonoma

$78,914 yearly

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Santa Rosa, CA

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...

Oct 10, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher I/II - Lateral Entry (06-28)

$5,006 - $7,023 monthly

Whittier Police Department Whittier, CA

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...

Oct 06, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher I/II

$76,814 - $102,710 yearly

City of Suisun Suisun City, CA

Description All applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be issued a remote typing test by the City. Applicants will have a total of 7 days to complete the test. A successful completion of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) is required to move on to the next step in the recruitment process. Be the vital link between the community and emergency response. Public Safety Dispatchers serve as the first point of contact for individuals seeking emergency and non-emergency assistance. In this high-responsibility role, you will receive and prioritize 911 and business calls, assess critical information, and dispatch police, fire, and other emergency personnel to ensure timely and effective response. Dispatchers operate advanced telecommunications and computer-aided dispatch systems, maintain communication with field units, access law enforcement databases, and process confidential police records in compliance with legal and departmental standards. The position...

Oct 04, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher I Chino

$65,448 - $79,553 yearly

Chino Police Department Chino, CA

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....

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Sheriff’s Communications Dispatcher I

$78,914 - $95,924 yearly

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Santa Rosa, CA

Position Information Support your community in a personally rewarding career by joining the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office family as a Sheriff’s Communications Dispatcher I. No experience required and multiple positions available! Starting salary up to $45.96/hour ($95,924/year), and a competitive total compensation package!* Note: If you are an experienced Communications Dispatcher who has worked in a law enforcement environment for one or more years, the Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Sheriff's Office Communications Dispatcher IIs. If you are interested in being considered for the II-level opportunity, you must apply to the separate recruitment. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher I

$56,867 - $76,190 yearly

Butte County Sheriff Oroville, CA

Summary This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027. The Butte County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Public Safety Dispatcher positions. We're looking for dedicated, detail-oriented individuals who can stay calm under pressure and are committed to serving the public. Apply NOW!! This recruitment requires a valid Typing Certification with a minimum of 40 words per minute. Typing Certification must indicate results from a five (5) minute test within the last 12 months. Typing certificates completed online may be accepted. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and have attached a valid Typing Certification with a minimum of 40 words per minute, will be invited to participate in a written exam that is tentatively scheduled for Friday , November 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Qualified applicants can expect to receive an email notification no later than Friday, October 30 ,...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher I

$63,398 - $76,440 yearly

San Diego Police Department San Diego, CA

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...

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

Sep 21, 2026

Full time

Sheriff's Dispatcher I Contra Costa

$91,956 yearly

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Martinez, CA

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Non-Sworn Rank & File Unit Why Join Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff? The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is the largest law enforcement agency in Contra Costa with over 1,100 sworn and professional employees dedicated to providing the highest level of law enforcement and customer services. The Office of the Sheriff offers a full range of services to over 1,000,000 residents in the 715-square mile county. The duties and mission of the Sheriff's Office are unlike most police agencies. Responsibilities include unincorporated area policing, contract cities (Danville, Lafayette, and Orinda) and special districts, air support (helicopters), marine patrol, dispatch, investigations, coroners, county detention facilities, custody alternative, court security, forensic services, police academy, and Office of Emergency Services. The Office of the Sheriff is recruiting individuals...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher I

$78,681 - $85,985 yearly

Berkeley Police Department Berkeley, CA

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...

City of Long Beach & Long Beach Police Department

Oct 07, 2026

Full time

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - 9-1-1 DISPATCHER (Lateral)

City of Long Beach & Long Beach Police Department Long Beach, CA

Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning March 2, 2018. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Under general supervision, receives and dispatches emergency (911) and non-emergency calls for police or fire and emergency medical service; enters data into a computer terminal while questioning callers for information; determines nature, validity and disposition of calls; may provide post dispatch medical instructions; utilizes computer generated messages and priorities to dispatch field units to emergency situations; operates a variety of communications equipment including radios, accessories and telephones; performs...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL

City of Long Beach & Long Beach Police Department Long Beach, CA

DESCRIPTION Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning March 2, 2018. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Under general supervision, receives and dispatches emergency (911) and non-emergency calls for police or fire and emergency medical service; enters data into a computer terminal while questioning callers for information; determines nature, validity and disposition of calls; may provide post dispatch medical instructions; utilizes computer generated messages and priorities to...

Oct 15, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher II (Lateral) Sacramento

$77,680 yearly

Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA

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...

Oct 11, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher II/III (Lateral Transfer) San Luis Obispo

$77,771 yearly

County of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA

he Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill positions with experienced Lateral Dispatchers at the Dispatcher II/III level. As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location. You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents. Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch Center provides coverage to San Luis...

Oct 11, 2026

Full time

Communications Dispatcher II Sonoma County

$89,226 yearly

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Santa Rosa, CA

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...

Oct 04, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher II Chino

$74,295 - $90,305 yearly

Chino Police Department Chino, CA

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...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher II - Full-Time and Extra-Help

$89,266 - $108,530 yearly

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Santa Rosa, CA

Position Information The Sheriff's Office seeks experienced, emergency law enforcement dispatchers! Full-time and extra-help opportunities are available. Starting salary up to $52.00/hour ($108,530/year), not including any premiums or differentials, and a competitive total compensation package (applicable for full- and part-time positions)! * Note: The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher I and II positions. If you would like to begin a career as a law enforcement Communications Dispatcher and need to gain experience, please apply to the separate, concurrent Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher I recruitment. Current premiums and differentials offered to Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher IIs may include but are not limited to: POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Intermediate Certificate 3.5% POST Advanced Certificate 6.75% Communications Training Officer 5% Shift differentials for swing and grave...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher II - Lateral

$60,986 - $81,702 yearly

Butte County Sheriff Chico, CA

Summary This Classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027. This recruitment is for the Public Safety Dispatcher II - LATERAL position. Additional REQUIRED qualifications for LATERAL transfers: Must be currently working or employed within the last twelve months as a public safety dispatcher in a California Law Enforcement Agency or California Fire Department with a minimum of one (1) year experience as a public safety dispatcher with the same agency. FLSA: Non-Exempt DEFINITION Under immediate or general supervision, receives 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls; dispatches assignments according to established emergency and County procedures; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned functional area; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general (Public Safety Dispatcher II)...

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