Public Safety Dispatcher — Training Included

NAPCO; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Shift differential

Bilingual pay

Tuition reimbursement

Annual uniform allowance

Job summary

The City of San José Fire Department is seeking a Public Safety Communication Specialist (PSCS), a journey-level dispatcher in the public safety call-taking career path. You will receive formal training to develop the knowledge and skills required to perform the full range of public safety call-taking functions.

Training includes classroom-based academic and on-the-job training; successful completion of all formal training is required to retain employment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working in public contact employment.
• Completion of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Public Safety Dispatchers’ Basic Course may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.

Skills

Public contact experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Dispatcher Basic Course

Job description

The City of San José Fire Department is seeking a Public Safety Communication Specialist (PSCS), a journey-level dispatcher in the public safety call-taking career path. You will receive formal training to develop the knowledge and skills required to perform the full range of public safety call-taking functions.

Training includes classroom-based academic and on-the-job training; successful completion of all formal training is required to retain employment.