Police Dispatcher in San Francisco

National Public Safety Careers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers in San Francisco to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers. You will monitor radio traffic and coordinate with responders to ensure timely information flow.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential, along with basic geography knowledge and security screening prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Typing, listening, and clear radio communication skills are required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and convey it accurately in radio communications.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography and security screening requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates as needed.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in San Francisco

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, San Francisco, CA
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments