Senior Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatcher

This is a recruitment for Entry‑Level Public Safety Dispatchers and for experienced Public Safety Dispatchers, or candidates who have successfully completed, or are currently enrolled in, the Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course. Under supervision, receives and transmits emergency public safety messages by telephone, voice radio, and alarm signals, and performs related duties as required. Must work alternating shifts including some weekends and holidays.

Under general supervision, receives emergency and non‑emergency calls for police, fire and emergency medical services; transmits information via computer‑aided dispatch (CAD), multi‑frequency radio transmitter/receiver, telephone, alarm or other communications equipment; dispatches public safety personnel and equipment according to prescribed procedures; and performs related duties as assigned. The Senior Police Dispatcher is the full‑journey-level class in this series. This class differs from the Police Dispatcher class in that employees are expected to perform independently, based on knowledge of the City's equipment, systems, standards and procedures.

Police Dispatchers will advance to…

• Full‑Time - $64,777.44 - $78,737.40 Annually

• Public Safety / 911 Telecommunications / Office and Administrative Support

• Police Department

• Typing Certificate Requirement/Providing Agencies - Please read the requirements listed on this sheet carefully if the position for which you are applying requires a typing certificate. A suggested list of agencies that will test you and provide you with a typing certificate is provided. Various fees may apply depending on the agency.