Public Safety Dispatcher
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Government
Government Administration
Public Safety Dispatcher I
This is specialized work in the operation of a police and fire communications system.
Jurisdictions - Yearly Rate
Mobile County - $41,469 - $66,295
City of Mobile - $44,735 - $71,516
City of Prichard - $27,276 - $42,312
City of Citronelle - $30,012 - $47,978
Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably one year's experience in the operation of a two-way radio, computer and/or telephone equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Special Requirement Must possess a current Certification of Proficiency from the Mobile County Personnel Board certifying the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Employees of the City of Mobile must, within one year of employment, successfully complete and be certified in the employing department's adopted telecommunications courses as follows:
Police - APCO (Association of Public Communication Officers) and ACJIS (Alabama Criminal Justice Information System);
Fire - APCO (Association of Public Communications Officers) and EMPDS (Emergency Medical Priority Dispatch System). Employees must maintain certifications of employing department.
For details, please see Class Specifications | Public Safety Dispatcher I | Class Spec Details.
All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at .
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
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