Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Entry Level

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County invites you to apply for a challenging, fast-paced career as a Public Safety Dispatcher (Entry). You will learn to receive, evaluate, and relay requests for law enforcement, fire, and emergency services to the appropriate personnel.

This fully benefited, full-time role emphasizes accurate data entry, rapid decision-making, and coordination across agencies. A high school diploma or GED and a 40 WPM typing speed are required.

Qualifications

• No experience is required.
• Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Typing speed: 40 WPM (net) required.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests and dispatch for law enforcement, fire, and other services.
• Evaluate requests for validity and priority; dispatch appropriate units.
• Log call information into CAD and monitor unit activity.
• Provide pre-arrival medical instructions when needed.
• Coordinate inter-agency communications and maintain key logs.

Skills

Typing speed 40 WPM

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Solano County invites you to apply for a challenging, fast-paced career as a Public Safety Dispatcher (Entry). You will learn to receive, evaluate, and relay requests for law enforcement, fire, and emergency services to the appropriate personnel.

This fully benefited, full-time role emphasizes accurate data entry, rapid decision-making, and coordination across agencies. A high school diploma or GED and a 40 WPM typing speed are required.