Emergency Communications Dispatcher — 10-Hour Shifts, 4-Day Week

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SDCERS enrollment

POS T Basic Dispatcher pay premium

Job summary

Police Dispatcher positions monitor a CAD radio console to track status of units, dispatch emergency field units, and coordinate responses from scenes to protect the public. The role requires U.S. citizenship or right to work, and education ranging from high school diploma to higher degrees.

Candidates must pass background checks, polygraph, and fingerprinting, with shift rotations and potential overtime. Starting pay is $32.12 per hour, with 20% extra for POS T certificate holders and 5%

Qualifications

• Citizen or legal right to work in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, CHSPE, or college degree accepted.
• Must pass background checks, polygraph, and fingerprint review.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CAD radio console to monitor approximately 35 police units, up to 100 during events.
• Dispatch emergency field units by radio to crime scenes or for aid and assistance.
• Handle public phone calls and broadcast information to field units during emergencies.
• Maintain incident logs and update information on a computer console.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatcher Course

Job description

Police Dispatcher positions monitor a CAD radio console to track status of units, dispatch emergency field units, and coordinate responses from scenes to protect the public. The role requires U.S. citizenship or right to work, and education ranging from high school diploma to higher degrees.

Candidates must pass background checks, polygraph, and fingerprinting, with shift rotations and potential overtime. Starting pay is $32.12 per hour, with 20% extra for POS T certificate holders and 5%