Public Safety Dispatcher II - Lateral (Sign-On $20K)

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

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.