Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) - **$20,000 Recruitment Incentive**

City of Vacaville; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 87,874 - 106,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $5,000 upon hire

$5,000 upon completion of probation

$5,000 upon completion of second year of service

$5,000 upon completion of third year of service

Job summary

The City of Vacaville is hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) to handle routine and emergency calls, coordinate responses, and provide public information. Candidates should have three years of dispatcher experience and must complete the California POST Dispatch Academy.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $87,874.03 to $106,813.31 annually, with a hiring incentive of $20,000 and additional bonuses totaling $20,000 based on service completion.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher or equivalent role.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate.
• Possession of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls.
• Assigning and coordinating responses to calls for service.
• Providing general information to the public.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of the California POST Dispatch Academy

Job description

Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)

Salary Range: $87,874.03 - $106,813.31 annually

Hiring Incentive: $20,000 for newly hired lateral dispatchers

• $5,000 signing bonus upon hire
• $5,000 upon completion of probation
• $5,000 upon completion of 2nd year of service
• $5,000 upon completion of 3rd year of service

Responsibilities

• Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls
• Referring callers to appropriate agencies
• Providing general information to the public
• Assigning and coordinating responses to calls for service involving Police and Fire units

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of the California POST Dispatch Academy is required.

Experience: Three (3) years of work experience performing a variety of increasingly responsible duties equivalent to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Vacaville.

Certificates: Possession of, or eligibility for, the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate.

Positions expected to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.