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Oct 02, 2026

Full time

Chula Vista Police Department Chula Vista, CA

Description and Essential Functions Position Summary : This position is for current (lateral) dispatchers who work in a public safety communications center. A public safety communications center refers to any local, state or federal agency involved in the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public. Dispatchers receive, evaluate, and transmit emergency and routine voice radio messages via telephone, and teletype and automatic alarm; dispatch required equipment and personnel in accordance with standard policies and procedures; maintain records; and perform related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a full journey level class within the Police Dispatcher series and has the ability to perform a full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unique situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Police Dispatcher Trainee in that the latter is an...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher Trainee

$85,944 - $92,987 yearly

BART Oakland, CA

Job Summary LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM! WE'RE OFFERING A $15,000 HIRING BONUS! Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). $41.319/ Hourly (Step 1) - $44.705/ Hourly (Step 3) Note: External candidates will start at step 1. Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To Police Communications Manager Days Off As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Department BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Lateral Police Dispatcher

$96,509 - $104,607 yearly

BART Oakland, CA

Job Summary LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM! WE'RE OFFERING A $15,000 HIRING BONUS! Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). $46.399/ Hourly (Step 1) - $50.292/ Hourly (Step 3) Note: External candidates will start at step 1. Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To Police Communications Manager Days Off As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Department BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher

$73,920 - $89,856 yearly

City of Bell Gardens Bell Gardens, CA

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,...

Sep 23, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher Trainee- Chula Vista

$5,877 - $7,143 monthly

Chula Vista Police Department Chula Vista, CA

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...

Sep 15, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher Lateral Azusa

$5,685 monthly

Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA

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...

Sep 08, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher I/II - Lateral Entry (01-26)

$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...

Sep 07, 2026

Full time

Entry-Level and Lateral Police Dispatcher BART

$107,953 yearly

BART Pleasanton, CA

Pay Rate This is a BART Police Officers' Association (BPOA) represented position. $40.50/ Hourly (Step 1) - $49.30/ Hourly (Step 6) Note: All external candidates will start at Step 1. Reports To Police Communications Manager Current Assignment The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking highly skilled, calm-under-pressure, and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Dispatchers. Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 public safety communications center, the incumbent will receive and prioritize incoming 911 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and operate radio systems to dispatch patrol units and other police personnel to crime scenes, service calls, and transit-system emergencies. Dispatchers ensure accurate and timely information flow, maintain situational awareness, and support officers responding to a broad range of incidents, including safety hazards, quality-of-life...

Sep 06, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher Trainee BART

$85,843 yearly

BART Concord, CA

Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM! WE'RE OFFERING A $15,000 HIRING BONUS! Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). $ 41.319/ Hourly (Step 1) - $44.705/ Hourly (Step 3) Note: External candidates will start at step 1. Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To...

Sep 15, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatcher (PT/FT) Azusa

$5,685 monthly

Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA

$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...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Police Communications Dispatcher (Continuous)

$107,307 - $118,706 yearly

Oakland Police Department OPD Oakland, CA

The Position ***This is an open continuous recruitment******Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately******Please note that there is a new examination for this recruitment; previous scores will not be accepted*** The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community and individualism of employees. About the Oakland Police Department Mission Statement The Oakland Police...

Sep 29, 2026

Full time

Police Dispatch Sac State

$4,703 monthly

Sacramento State Police Department Sacramento, CA

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...

Sep 22, 2026

Full time

Dispatcher II Fairfield

$84,448 yearly

City of Fairfield Police Department Fairfield, CA

Description Ready for your next call? Now accepting applications for experienced 911 Dispatchers! (F ull-Time/benefitted positions and Part-Time/non-benefitted positions available) 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. This recruitment is open/continuous and may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. The best qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews will be scheduled once a large enough...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Public Safety Dispatcher II

$109,152 - $118,459 yearly

Berkeley Police Department Berkeley, CA

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...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Communications Dispatcher (Entry-level and Lateral)

$121,783 - $148,026 yearly

City of Milpitas Milpitas, CA

Definition ***THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.** The first application review date is Friday, September 18, 2026. Base Salary : $114,889.84 - $139,647.30 Annually Dispatchers receive 6% Holiday In-lieu pay Total Salary: $121,783.23 - $148,026.14 Annually (Range includes holiday in-lieu pay only) In addition, Dispatchers are eligible to receive the following additional pay: Up to 5% Night Differential 5% Tactical Dispatcher Pay The Department The Police Department is committed to protecting lives and property by working with our community and providing professional and responsive police services. Our Communications Center serves as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for accessing police, fire, and medical services within the City of Milpitas and is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, providing the highest quality of service to a population of over 80,000. Working with us is an...

Oct 01, 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 01, 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 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

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

Emergency Services Dispatcher III (Open Until Filled)

$76,632 - $92,052 yearly

City of Fresno Fresno, CA

Position Description RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time. 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 advanced working/lead class in the Emergency Services...

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