Exempt to Permanent - Communications Dispatcher I (1704) - Citywide (166311
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Clerical, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Bilingual, Interpreter -
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Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Bilingual, Interpreter
Exempt To Permanent - Communications Dispatcher I (1704) - Citywide
Under supervision, the Communications Dispatcher I performs a variety of specialized duties in connection with communications dispatch functions.
Essential Functions: Essential functions of the 1704 Communications Dispatcher I class include but are limited to the following:
- Operates a variety of communications equipment and information transmitting devices such as, multi-line telephones, two-way radio and pager systems utilized to receive information, request reports and emergency calls from a number of mobile radio field units and telephones, or to transmit messages to field units and/or to route calls to proper bureau or detail for action.
- Verifies and evaluates messages received to determine if information is accurate and may follow up to ensure proper receipt and understanding to determine type of action necessary and appropriate staff and/or agency to be notified.
- Dispatches mobile units and equipment to specific work locations, including locations where traffic control, citing and towing services are needed; makes phone requests for ambulance, tow-truck or other emergency services; makes inquiries of other agencies as requested by field units; reads maps and gives directions on how to get to location of emergency.
- Records essential information and facts from messages transmitted or received by radio and telephone by entering and retrieving data from computer, time stamping and logging messages for permanent record keeping, maintaining continuous records of the status of units assigned, and maintaining a regular log of all messages transmitted and received by radio and telephone.
- Assists communications dispatchers to coordinate communications emergency procedures by working with staff from various City departments (e.g., Police, MUNI, Fire, Sheriff & PUC,) and communications dispatchers from 911 and DPW, during accidents, emergencies and natural or other disasters.
- Transmits alarm information to supervisor on duty when the department needs assistance; notifies the Police department daily of streets scheduled for no-parking zones; prepares records and performs other clerical duties related to this procedures. May monitor surveillance equipment and intrusion alarms from on-site buildings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Special Requirements:
Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.
Selection Procedures:
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