Dispatcher - Entry Level

Built for the Badge; Elk Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elk Grove invites applications for the Dispatcher – Entry Level position in Elk Grove, California. This role supports a diverse community by handling routine and emergency communications with professionalism and calm under pressure.

No prior dispatch experience is required; on-the-job training is provided to help you learn modern public safety telecommunication systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations and procedures of public safety telecommunications.
• Familiarity with dispatch center activities and radio systems.
• Understanding of emergency service procedures and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine and emergency communications for public safety.
• Operate and coordinate dispatch systems in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Public safety dispatch knowledge

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

The City of Elk Grove is now accepting applications for the position of

DISPATCHER - ENTRY LEVEL

Are you looking for a new and exciting career? The City of Elk Grove Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals with the ability to multi-task for an opportunity to create a challenging and rewarding career as a Dispatcher. The ideal candidate values our diverse community and is committed to providing quality, efficient services in both routine and emergency situations.

What's the best part? Prior Dispatch experience is not required for this position, and on-the-job training will be provided! Oh, and did you see those benefits?

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
• Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
• Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling repor