Public Safety Dispatcher I - Entry-Level

City of Vallejo, California; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo, California is seeking a Communications Operator I to provide critical dispatch support for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services. You will use a computer-aided dispatch system and two-way radio to initiate responses, track unit status, and assist the public.

This entry-level position is designed as training with potential for promotion; eighteen-month probationary period, supervision, and on-the-job instruction will apply as you perform routine tasks and

Qualifications

• This recruitment is being conducted to fill recurring full-time vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Receives, interprets, classifies, prioritizes, and responds to routine and emergency calls.
• Inputs information into CAD and transmits messages for dispatch.
• Assigns calls to units, coordinates with supervisors, monitors radios and video displays.
• Dispatches police, fire, and emergency personnel and equipment.
• Maintains logs and communications to ensure accurate status of field units.

Job description

The City of Vallejo, California is seeking a Communications Operator I to provide critical dispatch support for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services. You will use a computer-aided dispatch system and two-way radio to initiate responses, track unit status, and assist the public.

This entry-level position is designed as training with potential for promotion; eighteen-month probationary period, supervision, and on-the-job instruction will apply as you perform routine tasks and