Emergency Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 CAD/Radio

City of Walnut Creek; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking a Police Dispatcher to join the Communications Center. Dispatchers receive emergency calls and dispatch police officers via radio, coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure rapid response and public safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CAD experience, and successful completion of the POST Dispatcher Battery. The role offers a 24x7 schedule with shift differentials where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; coursework in communications or public safety preferred.
• CAD system experience required.
• POST Dispatcher Battery test results must be uploaded with the application.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency calls and dispatch police officers via radio.
• Interact professionally with police, emergency services, outside agencies, and the public.
• Operate CAD, radio, phones, and multiple databases and equipment.
• Gather information under pressure and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Skills

CAD system experience

Education

High school diploma

Coursework in communications

Public safety coursework

Job description

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking a Police Dispatcher to join the Communications Center. Dispatchers receive emergency calls and dispatch police officers via radio, coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure rapid response and public safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CAD experience, and successful completion of the POST Dispatcher Battery. The role offers a 24x7 schedule with shift differentials where applicable.