1704 Dispatcher Job San Francisco area,California USA,Administrative/Clerical

Overview

1704 Dispatcher

San Francisco Community College District

Position Number: CS00371P

Job Close Date: 2/24/2026

Position Details

Campus:

Salary (Applicant View):

Salary Steps 1-5 $ 33.4247 - $40.4587/hourly; $69,523 - $84,154 /annual. The position's salary placement is budgeted not to exceed step 1 of the salary schedule, regardless of qualifications or experience. Exceptions may apply to current City and County of San Francisco employees based on applicable policies.

Position

Description:

One (1) Temporary Provision, full-time (40 hours), full year (260 days) position.

This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Under supervision, the Communications Dispatcher I performs a variety of specialized duties in connection with communications dispatch functions.

The essential duties assigned to this class include:

operating a variety of communications equipment and information transmitting devices such as, multi-line telephones, two-way radio and paging systems;

verifying and evaluating messages received to determine if information is accurate;

dispatching mobile units and equipment to specific work locations;

reading maps and giving directions;

recording essential information and facts from messages transmitted or received by radio and telephone; assisting communications dispatchers to coordinate communications dispatches from 911 and other agencies; transmitting alarm information to supervisor on duty;

preparing records and performing clerical duties.

Perform other duties as required.

Dispatchers are required to work assigned 8 or 10 hour shifts, including on weekends, holidays and overtime.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT A REMOTE WORK POSITION AND REQUIRES AN OFFICE PRESENCE.

Job Duties:

Please note the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the 1704-Dispatcher job class code and not intended to be an inclusive list.

Answers emergency and non-emergency phone calls for the purpose of determining nature, location, and prioritizing calls.

Coordinates emergency communications with other city agencies (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action.

Dispatches officers or units for the purpose of providing assistance as needed.

Maintains a computerized log of calls and contacts for the purpose of developing formal reports, conveying information and complying with mandated requirements.

Monitors alarms and surveillance equipment as necessary for the purpose of alerting appropriate personnel as necessary.

Operates a variety of communications equipment (e.g. radios, telephones, mobile phones, computer, etc.) for the purpose of dispatching officers/units to needed locations and obtaining and transmitting information to officers.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Relays criminal information to units in the field and community emergency responders for the purpose of ensuring accurate and timely transmission of information.

Requests ambulances, fire, tow trucks, etc. for the purpose of coordinating response and sharing information as needed.

Responds to information requests by phone or email from students, staff, and the public for the purpose of conveying appropriate and pertinent information and/or relaying information to officers as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be:

One year of…


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