Emergency Communications Dispatcher

City-of-Oakdale,-C; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oakdale operates a radio dispatch system, receiving calls and dispatching police and fire equipment and personnel to emergencies. You will monitor multiple frequencies, maintain unit status, and relay critical information to field units while supporting front desk duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with dispatch experience, a California driver license, and POST/CLETS certification. Strong communication and calmness under pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 months related dispatch experience.
• Ability to analyze incidents and prioritize responses.
• Strong reading and writing skills for reports and memos.

Responsibilities

• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and other jurisdictions.
• Monitors multiple radio frequencies and maintains unit location/status records.
• Determines if emergency response is appropriate and dispatches police/fire personnel.
• Relays information to field units and other agencies; activates SWAT when appropriate.
• Maintains daily logs, processes reports, and supports front-counter duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Radio operation

Calm under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Public safety coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months related dispatch experience

Job description

City of Oakdale operates a radio dispatch system, receiving calls and dispatching police and fire equipment and personnel to emergencies. You will monitor multiple frequencies, maintain unit status, and relay critical information to field units while supporting front desk duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with dispatch experience, a California driver license, and POST/CLETS certification. Strong communication and calmness under pressure are essential for this role.