Public Safety Dispatcher — Critical Calls, Relocation Bonus

City of Chula Vista; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation up to $5,000

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

City of Chula Vista is seeking experienced public safety dispatchers for its Police Dispatch center. The role involves receiving 911 and business calls, evaluating emergencies, prioritizing requests, and dispatching units using CAD systems.

Ideal candidates will have two years in clerical or emergency service, exposure to radio/telephone communications, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. A typing certificate showing 40 WPM+ is required.

Qualifications

• Typing at 40 net WPM or higher with 5 errors or less.
• Knowledge of radio and telephone communications terminology and equipment.
• Ability to learn dispatch codes, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive service requests by telephone on 911 and business lines.
• Obtain information for emergencies and create records.
• Determine priority and dispatch appropriate units.
• Operate CAD, teletype and radio dispatch equipment.
• Maintain logs of calls, messages and dispatch activities.
• Work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Radio/Telephone comms

Education

Twelfth grade completion

Job description

City of Chula Vista is seeking experienced public safety dispatchers for its Police Dispatch center. The role involves receiving 911 and business calls, evaluating emergencies, prioritizing requests, and dispatching units using CAD systems.

Ideal candidates will have two years in clerical or emergency service, exposure to radio/telephone communications, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. A typing certificate showing 40 WPM+ is required.